AWS gameliftservers medium security documentation change

Service: gameliftservers · 2026-01-25 · Security-related medium

File: gameliftservers/latest/developerguide/release-notes.md

Summary

Added support for Node.js 24.x with security improvements and install script capability for Realtime fleets

Security assessment

Explicitly mentions security improvements through Node.js runtime update. The install script capability could have security implications if misconfigured, though no specific vulnerabilities are referenced.

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+Amazon GameLift Servers Realtime now supports Node.js 24.x on Amazon Linux 2023. This update provides access to the latest Node.js features and security improvements while running on the modern Amazon Linux 2023 operating system.
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+You can now also include an optional install script when creating a Realtime fleet, allowing the installation of software during instance startup for your specific requirements. To use the new runtime version, specify Node.js 24.x when creating Realtime scripts.
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+Amazon GameLift Servers API Reference links:
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+  * [AWS SDK action `CreateScript`](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/gameliftservers/latest/apireference/API_CreateScript.html)
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+###### **Learn more:**
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+  * [Node.js runtime versions](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/gameliftservers/latest/realtimeguide/realtime-script.html#realtime-script-nodejs)
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+  * [Add an install script](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/gameliftservers/latest/realtimeguide/realtime-script-uploading.html)
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