Hidden functionality in node-ipc
The package node-ipc version 9.2.2 is vulnerable to hidden functionality that was introduced by the maintainer. The package uses a dependency that writes a file to disk that does not pertain to the functionality of the package and is not included in versions < 9.2.2.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | node-ipc | = 9.2.2 | no fix |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-912- Platform
- npm
- Package
node-ipc- Disclosed
- 16.03.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: node-ipc
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 03.2022 03.2022
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- Low 2
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 3
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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