Node.js: Risks in End-of-Life (EOL) Versions

In Node.js versions 17.9.1 and prior a high severity vulnerability CVE-2025-23087 was detected. This vulnerability highlights the risks of using unsupported End-of-Life (EOL) versions, exposing systems to unpatched vulnerabilities, including outdated dependencies like OpenSSL v1. To address this issue, users should upgrade Node.js to version 18 or later. For more details, visit https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23087.