Arbitrary File Write in bin-links
Versions of bin-links prior to 1.1.5 are vulnerable to an Arbitrary File Write. The package fails to restrict access to folders outside of the intended node_modules folder through the bin field. This allows attackers to create arbitrary files in the system. Note it is not possible to overwrite files that already exist.
Recommendation
Upgrade to version 1.1.5 or later.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | bin-links | < 1.1.5 | 1.1.5 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- npm
- Package
bin-links- Disclosed
- 04.09.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-gqf6-75v8-vr26 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: bin-links
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
- 09.2020 09.2020
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Low 3
Disclosures per year
- 2020: 3
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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