npm cli Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of npm cli. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of modules. The application loads modules from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-25430.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-043/ |
Configurations
No configuration.
History
23 Jan 2026, 04:16
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-01-23 04:16
Updated : 2026-01-26 15:03
NVD link : CVE-2026-0775
Mitre link : CVE-2026-0775
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-0775
JSON object : View
Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-732
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
