Socket.IO: Prototype Pollution via Unsafe Client Session Lookup

Date Oct 5, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท @socket.io/cluster-engine
CVE CVE-2026-102600
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-102600

Summary

Socket.IO: Prototype Pollution via Unsafe Client Session Lookup

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @socket.io/cluster-engine. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 28% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether @socket.io/cluster-engine is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 28%.

Sources

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