Summary
Symlink reference outside of node_modules in bin-links
Versions of bin-links prior to 1.1.5 are vulnerable to a Symlink reference outside of node_modules. It is possible to create symlinks to files outside of thenode_modules folder through the bin field. This may allow attackers to access unauthorized files.
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Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362? GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362 is a low-severity security vulnerability in bin-links (npm), affecting versions < 1.1.5. It is fixed in 1.1.5.
- Which versions of bin-links are affected by GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362? bin-links (npm) versions < 1.1.5 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362? Yes. GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362 is fixed in 1.1.5. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-2MJ8-PJ3J-H362? Upgrade
bin-linksto 1.1.5 or later.