CVE-2026-0775

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.
Configurations

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History

23 Jan 2026, 04:16

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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


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-732

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource