Secure drop-in replacements for Node.js versions  12, 14, 16, 18, 20

NEVER-ENDING SUPPORT FOR
Node.js

NES for Node.js provides a secure, drop-in replacement for EOL versions, leveraging core maintainer expertise to fix vulnerabilities and ensure compliance. This provides stability, allowing teams to prioritize strategic, high-quality migrations on their own schedule.

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NES for Node.js

NES for Node.js

is a secure drop-in replacement for

Node

and takes just a few minutes to set up.

Step 1
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Step 2
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CVE Protection

0 Security Issues Fixed in NES for Node.js
(and always looking for more)

By purchasing HeroDevs’ Never-Ending Support for Node.js, you’re ensuring that your Node.js applications stay secure and these vulnerabilities are mitigated. As more CVEs are discovered, you can rest easy knowing HeroDevs will fix them.

If you’re currently using Node.js in your application’s tech stack, your application is vulnerable to the CVEs listed below.

Switch to NES for Node.js in minutes to immediately mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Severity
ID
Technology
Libraries Affected
Category
Version(s) Affected
Published Date
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Denial of Service
<20.20.2 >=22.0.0 <22.22.2 >=24.0.0 <24.14.1 >=25.0.0 <25.8.2
Apr 13, 2026
High
Node.js
nodejs/node
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
v4 < v20.20.0, v22 < v22.22.0, v24 < v24.13.0, v25 < v25.3.0
Jan 13, 2026
High
Node.js
Node.js
Path Traversal
4.0 < 20.19.4, 22 < 22.17.1, 24 < 24.4.1
Jul 15, 2025
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
4.0 < 20.19.1
May 14, 2025
High
Node.js
Node.js
Cryptographic Weakness
4.0 < 20.19.1, 22 < 22.15.0, 24 < 24.0.1
May 14, 2025
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Denial of Service
4.0 < 18.20.6, 20 < 20.18.2
Feb 7, 2025
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Path Traversal
4.0 < 18.20.6, 20 < 20.18.2
Jan 28, 2025
High
Node.js
Node.js
Command Injection
4.0 <= 18.20.2, 20 < 20.12.2
Jan 9, 2025
High
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
>=16.0.0 <16.20.1, >=18.0.0 <18.16.1, >=20.0.0 <20.3.1
Oct 16, 2024
Low
Node.js
Node.js
Information Exposure
>=16.0.0 <=16.20.2
Oct 15, 2024
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Denial of Service
>=14.0.0 <=14.21.3, >=16.0.0 <=16.20.2
Oct 15, 2024
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Cryptographic Weakness
4.0 < 18.19.1, 20 < 20.11.1
Sep 7, 2024
High
Node.js
Node.js
Command Injection
4.0 < 18.20.4, 20.0 < 20.15.1, 22.0< 22.4.1
Sep 7, 2024
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
4.0 < 18.20.1, 20 < 20.12.1
May 7, 2024
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
<21.7.2, <20.12.1, <v18.20.1, <= 16.20.2, <=v14.21.3, <= v12.22.12
May 1, 2024
High
Node.js
Node.js
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
4 <= 18.20.0, 20 <= 20.12.0
Apr 9, 2024
High
Node.js
Node.js
Privilege Escalation
4.0 < 18.19.1, 20 < 20.11.1
Feb 20, 2024
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Denial of Service
<21.6.2, <20.11.1, <v18.19.1, <= 16.20.2
Feb 14, 2024
High
Node.js
Node.js
Denial of Service
<21.6.2, <20.11.1, <v18.19.1, <= 16.20.2, <=v14.21.3, <= v12.22.12
Feb 14, 2024
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Cryptographic Weakness
4.0 < 16.20.1, 18 < 18.16.1, 20 < 20.3.1
Nov 28, 2023
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
4.0 <= 18.18.1, 20 < 20.8.1
Oct 18, 2023
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
Privilege Escalation
4 <= 16.20.1, 0 <= 18.17.0, 0 <= 20.5.0
Aug 24, 2023
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
4.0 < 16.20.1, 18 < 18.16.1, 20 < 20.3.1
Jun 30, 2023
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
4.0 < 14.20.1, 16 < 16.17.1, 18 < 18.9.1
Dec 5, 2022
High
Node.js
Node.js
Resource Injection
4.0 < 14.20.0, 16 < 16.20.0, 18 < 18.5.0
Jul 14, 2022
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
4.0 < 14.20.1, 16 < 16.17.1, 18 < 18.9.1
Jul 14, 2022
High
Node.js
Node.js
Authorization Bypass
4.0 < 14.20.1, 16 < 16.17.1, 18 < 18.9.1
Jul 14, 2022
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
4.0 < 14.20.0, 16 < 16.20.0, 18 < 18.5.0
Jul 14, 2022
Medium
Node.js
Node.js
HTTP Request Smuggling
4.0 < 14.20.1, 16 < 16.17.1, 18 < 18.9.1
Jul 14, 2022
For more details on CVEs found in end-of-life software, visit our vulnerability directory.
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NES for Node.js is HeroDevs’ commercially supported for organizations running end-of-life versions. As a drop-in replacement, it delivers ongoing vulnerability fixes and compliance coverage across versions 12 through 20. Built by core maintainers, NES for Node.js provides stability, giving your team the time to migrate right.

HeroDevs Partners with the OpenJS Foundation

HeroDevs is the founding member of the OpenJS Foundation’s Ecosystem Sustainability Program (ESP) which was developed to address critical issues within the JavaScript community – particularly those related to maintenance and sustainability of open-source projects that have reached end-of-life. HeroDevs is also a Gold Member of the OpenJS Foundation.

As part of OpenJS ESP, HeroDevs will continue to offer Never-Ending Support for various projects and packages for OpenJS projects, like ESLint, Node.js and more.

What is Never-Ending Support?

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Security Fixes

A new version of NES for Node.js will be released each time we find, validate, and fix a security issue.

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Drop-In Compatibility

A direct replacement for your framework—no migrations, no rewrites, just ongoing support.

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SLA Compliance

HeroDevs provides SLAs that ensure compliance by providing incident response and remediation in accordance with industry-standard regulations, including SOC 2, FedRAMP, PCI, and HIPAA.

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Team of Experts

NES for Node.js is built with advisement and consultation of core team members from Node.js.

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Easy to Install

Our simple drop-in replacement is simple, just point to the NES version and run npm install. No app code changes required.

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Intellectual Property Protection

NES for Node.js is not only secure; HeroDevs also offers enterprise-level protection for all products.

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NES for Node.js Use Cases

Security: Close the CVE Exposure Window

BEFORE — THE PAIN

AFTER — WITH HERODEVS

Hundreds of Node.js services are stuck on EOL versions 18 and 20. Scanners flag for every deploy, no upstream patches are coming, and when a new CVE drops, the window between disclosure and exploit is wide open.

NES for Node.js drops in across on-prem or cloud service (AWS, Azure, GCP) with no app code changes. SLA-backed CVE patches resume on versions 12–20, with proactive remediation sometimes even before public disclosure. The fleet moves from exposed to defended in a single deployment cycle.

Compliance: Close an Open Audit Finding

BEFORE — THE PAIN

AFTER — WITH HERODEVS

Internal audit, SOC 2, and a customer security questionnaire all flag EOL Node.js. There is no remediation path — the project does not patch EOL versions — and executive leaders have no defensible answer for auditors or the board.

NES for Node.js delivers commercial support with committed SLAs and the endorsement of the OpenJS Foundation. Scanners stop flagging CVEs, findings close, and questionnaires can reference a named, vendor-backed runtime aligned with PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, DORA, NIS2, CRA, and other standards and regulations expectations.

Business Continuity: Migrate on Your Terms, Not the EOL Clock

BEFORE — THE PAIN

AFTER — WITH HERODEVS

The backlog is full, headcount is frozen, and cloud providers are deprecating EOL Node.js runtimes for new deployments. A rushed migration across hundreds of services risks production incidents and pulls engineers away from the roadmap.

NES for Node.js is a drop-in replacement across the fleet — no code changes, deployable on-prem or in a cloud service. Teams get 1–3 years of breathing room to plan a proper migration while the runtime stays secure, compliant, and production-stable.

Why HeroDevs?

We Partner With Core Contributors

We collaborate with the Node.js project to ensure our Never-Ending Support (NES) for Node.js product is the same quality you’ve come to expect.

By involving core maintainers of the library, we set a new standard in open source software maintenance to ensure that NES for Node.js is as dependable as the original technology it’s built on.

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We Give Back To Open Source

HeroDevs is deeply committed to the open-source community. We support it through sponsorships, backing core contributors, and funding events that drive the ecosystem forward. Our engagement extends beyond financial contributions, embodying a commitment to the ongoing growth and innovation of open-source software. This holistic support ensures the vitality of the open-source movement, fostering an environment of collaboration and advancement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are common questions our customers have. Of course, we’re happy to meet with you and answer these and other questions you might have.
Does HeroDevs have an SLA for NES for Node.js?
What Node.js versions does NES support?
Does NES for Node.js help with compliance?
Why do I need NES for Node.js?
How does licensing work?
I got an error like "EOL/Obsolete Software: Node.js 12.x Detected." What can I do?

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