Observed Signal · Sep 30, 2026 · Technical Release · Source: https://github.com/prebid/Prebid.js/releases.atom · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive

Prebid.js 11.38.0 Adds Three New Bid Adapters

Executive Signal Summary

Prebid.js has released versions 11.38.0 and 11.39.0, introducing new bid adapters for BidDigi, PubFuture, MyCodeMedia, and Ezoic. The Insticator adapter now supports audio and native media types. The Triplelift adapter includes oRTB conversion and native support. The OMS adapter sends GPP data per OpenRTB spec, and the TTD adapter includes failback retry logic. A critical security fix addresses output encoding in vastTrackers.js to mitigate CWE-79 vulnerability. Nodals AI RTD provider now requires TCF purposes 2, 3, and 4. Other updates include enhancements to Adagio, Craft, PMC Xchange, Nexx360, Cwire, DeepIntent, and Mobian, along with dependency bumps for improved stability. These releases reflect ongoing evolution, offering publishers more options, functionality, and security.

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High Confidence

This release expands the Prebid.js header bidding ecosystem with new adapters and maintenance updates, relevant to publishers and the AdTech infrastructure.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • Prebid.js versions 11.38.0 and 11.39.0 released in late September/early October 2026.
  • New bid adapters added: BidDigi, PubFuture, MyCodeMedia, and Ezoic.
  • Insticator adapter expanded to support audio and native media types; Triplelift adapter now includes oRTB conversion and native support.
  • Security fix: output encoding in vastTrackers.js addresses CWE-79 vulnerability.
  • Nodals AI RTD provider requires TCF purposes 2, 3, and 4; OMS adapter sends GPP data per OpenRTB spec.

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Direct Origin Attribution
Primary Reporting: https://github.com/prebid/Prebid.js/releases.atom•Published: Sep 30, 2026
Original Coverage Title: “Release Prebid 11.38.0 Release · prebid/Prebid.js”

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