Global node_modules Binary Overwrite in bin-links
Versions of bin-links prior to 1.1.6 are vulnerable to a Global node_modules Binary Overwrite. It fails to prevent globally-installed binaries to be overwritten by other package installs. For example, if a package was installed globally and created a serve binary, any subsequent installs of packages that also create a serve binary would overwrite the first binary. This behavior is still allowed in local installations.
Recommendation
Upgrade to version 1.1.6 or later.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | bin-links | < 1.1.6 | 1.1.6 |
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-v45m-2wcp-gg98 - 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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