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Node2Shell evolves into HTTP2Shell, which has a blast radius affecting many HTTP libraries and applications.

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Briefings

A Python package named Node2Shell was updated to a new version that introduces a vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via HTTP2Shell. This update affects numerous HTTP libraries and applications, creating a significant blast radius for security researchers and developers. The vulnerability was discovered in October 2026 and is associated with CVE-2026-111497.

Key points

• The Node2Shell package was updated in October 2026 to introduce a new vulnerability exploitable via HTTP2Shell.
• The vulnerability affects multiple HTTP libraries and applications, expanding the attack surface beyond the specific package.

Context

This finding highlights a critical security update in the Node2Shell Python package, which impacts a wide range of web applications and libraries due to the broad blast radius of the vulnerability.

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The evidence is limited to a single article and a few comments on Hacker News. No specific dates for the vulnerability's discovery or the impact on specific applications are provided.

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