Vulnerability Description
pnpm is a package manager. Prior to 10.34.4 and 11.7.0, a crafted lockfile alias could be joined directly under a hoisted node_modules directory. Traversal aliases could escape that directory, while reserved aliases such as .bin or .pnpm could overwrite pnpm-owned layout. This vulnerability is fixed in 10.34.4 and 11.7.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pnpm | Pnpm | < 10.34.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/security/advisories/GHSA-fr4h-3cph-29xvVendor AdvisoryExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-59196?
CVE-2026-59196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). pnpm is a package manager. Prior to 10.34.4 and 11.7.0, a crafted lockfile alias could be joined directly under a hoisted node_modules directory. Traversal aliases could escape that directory, while r...
How severe is CVE-2026-59196?
CVE-2026-59196 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-59196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pnpm Pnpm.