Summary
Global node_modules Binary Overwrite in bin-links
Versions of bin-links prior to 1.1.6 are vulnerable to a Global node_modules Binary Overwrite. It fails to prevent globally-installed binaries to be overwritten by other package installs. For example, if a package was installed globally and created a serve binary, any subsequent installs of packages that also create a serve binary would overwrite the first binary. This behavior is still allowed in local installations.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-V45M-2WCP-GG98? GHSA-V45M-2WCP-GG98 is a low-severity security vulnerability in bin-links (npm), affecting versions < 1.1.6. It is fixed in 1.1.6.
- Which versions of bin-links are affected by GHSA-V45M-2WCP-GG98? bin-links (npm) versions < 1.1.6 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-V45M-2WCP-GG98? Yes. GHSA-V45M-2WCP-GG98 is fixed in 1.1.6. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-V45M-2WCP-GG98 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-V45M-2WCP-GG98 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-V45M-2WCP-GG98 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-V45M-2WCP-GG98? Upgrade
bin-linksto 1.1.6 or later.