CVE-2025-69264
8.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-69264 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting pnpm pnpm. It was published on January 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
pnpm is a package manager. Versions 10.0.0 through 10.25 allow git-hosted dependencies to execute arbitrary code during pnpm install, circumventing the v10 security feature "Dependency lifecycle scripts execution disabled by default". While pnpm v10 blocks postinstall scripts via the onlyBuiltDependencies mechanism, git dependencies can still execute prepare, prepublish, and prepack scripts during the fetch phase, enabling remote code execution without user consent or approval. This issue is fixed in version 10.26.0.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pnpm. Update pnpm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pnpm | pnpm | >= 10.0.0, < 10.26.0 | Affected |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-69264?
CVE-2025-69264 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting pnpm pnpm. It was published on January 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-69264?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-69264?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pnpm. Update pnpm to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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