Source: wiz.io
CVE-2026-111497 is a critical vulnerability in the Brotli decoder that enables remote code execution. The article, published by Wiz, provides a comprehensive overview of the flaw, its impact, and mitigation strategies. Brotli is a widely used compression algorithm, and vulnerabilities in its decoder can have broad implications for applications relying on it, including Node.js environments. The vulnerability is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution without authentication. Wiz provides detection and mitigation guidance to help organizations protect their infrastructure. The issue highlights risks associated with widely adopted compression libraries embedded across many software supply chains.
