Untrusted Search Path in PNPM Affects Windows Users
CVE-2022-26183

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Pnpm

Status
Pnpm
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2022

What is CVE-2022-26183?

PNPM versions 6.15.1 and earlier have a vulnerability related to an untrusted search path, which can lead to unexpected behavior when executing commands in directories containing malicious files. This issue primarily affects users on the Windows operating system, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or compromise system integrity when users inadvertently run PNPM commands in unsafe environments.

References

https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/commit/04b7f60861ddee8331e50...
https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/releases/tag/v6.15.1
https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/securing-developer-tools...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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