Summary
node-ipc behavior change
node-ipc starting in version 11.0.0 and prior to version 12.0.0 includes a message from the maintainer that is written to the user’s desktop. Please review the version changes before proceeding.
Impact
Affected versions
Security releases
Kodem intelligence
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-3MPP-XFVH-QH37? GHSA-3MPP-XFVH-QH37 is a low-severity security vulnerability in node-ipc (npm), affecting versions >= 11.0.0, < 12.0.0. It is fixed in 12.0.0.
- Which versions of node-ipc are affected by GHSA-3MPP-XFVH-QH37? node-ipc (npm) versions >= 11.0.0, < 12.0.0 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-3MPP-XFVH-QH37? Yes. GHSA-3MPP-XFVH-QH37 is fixed in 12.0.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-3MPP-XFVH-QH37 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-3MPP-XFVH-QH37 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-3MPP-XFVH-QH37 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-3MPP-XFVH-QH37? Upgrade
node-ipcto 12.0.0 or later.