Summary
Insufficient Entropy in parsel
All versions of parsel use an insecure key derivation function. The package runs keys of arbitrary lengths through one round of SHA256 hashing for key stretching. This allows for the use of keys of insufficient entropy with inappropriate key stretching.
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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The package is deprecated and will not be updated. Consider using an alternative package.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-VJVW-WCMW-PR26? GHSA-VJVW-WCMW-PR26 is a critical-severity security vulnerability in parsel (npm), affecting versions >= 0.0.0. No fixed version is listed yet.
- Which versions of parsel are affected by GHSA-VJVW-WCMW-PR26? parsel (npm) versions >= 0.0.0 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-VJVW-WCMW-PR26? No fixed version is listed for GHSA-VJVW-WCMW-PR26 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
- Is GHSA-VJVW-WCMW-PR26 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-VJVW-WCMW-PR26 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-VJVW-WCMW-PR26 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.