Summary
Hidden functionality in node-ipc
The package node-ipc version 9.2.2 is vulnerable to hidden functionality that was introduced by the maintainer. The package uses a dependency that writes a file to disk that does not pertain to the functionality of the package and is not included in versions < 9.2.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G? GHSA-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G is a low-severity security vulnerability in node-ipc (npm), affecting versions = 9.2.2. No fixed version is listed yet.
- Which versions of node-ipc are affected by GHSA-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G? node-ipc (npm) versions = 9.2.2 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G? No fixed version is listed for GHSA-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
- Is GHSA-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G 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-8GR3-2GJW-JJ7G 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.