Vulnerability Description
pnpm is a package manager. It is possible to construct a tarball that, when installed via npm or parsed by the registry is safe, but when installed via pnpm is malicious, due to how pnpm parses tar archives. This can result in a package that appears safe on the npm registry or when installed via npm being replaced with a compromised or malicious version when installed via pnpm. This issue has been patched in version(s) 7.33.4 and 8.6.8.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pnpm | Pnpm | < 7.33.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/releases/tag/v7.33.4Release Notes
- https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/releases/tag/v8.6.8Release Notes
- https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/security/advisories/GHSA-5r98-f33j-g8h7Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/releases/tag/v7.33.4Release Notes
- https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/releases/tag/v8.6.8Release Notes
- https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/security/advisories/GHSA-5r98-f33j-g8h7Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-37478?
CVE-2023-37478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). pnpm is a package manager. It is possible to construct a tarball that, when installed via npm or parsed by the registry is safe, but when installed via pnpm is malicious, due to how pnpm parses tar ar...
How severe is CVE-2023-37478?
CVE-2023-37478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-37478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pnpm Pnpm.