CVE-2025-69263
pnpm Lockfile Integrity Bypass Allows Remote Dynamic Dependencies
Description
pnpm is a package manager. Versions 10.26.2 and below store HTTP tarball dependencies (and git-hosted tarballs) in the lockfile without integrity hashes. This allows the remote server to serve different content on each install, even when a lockfile is committed. An attacker who publishes a package with an HTTP tarball dependency can serve different code to different users or CI/CD environments. The attack requires the victim to install a package that has an HTTP/git tarball in its dependency tree. The victim's lockfile provides no protection. This issue is fixed in version 10.26.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 7, 2026, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 12, 2026, 9:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update pnpm to version 10.26.0 or later.
- Ensure lockfiles contain integrity hashes for all dependencies.
- Audit dependency tree for HTTP/git tarball dependencies.
- Verify integrity of fetched tarball dependencies.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-69263.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/commit/0958027f88a99ccefe7e9676cdebba393dfbdc85 | Patch |
| https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/security/advisories/GHSA-7vhp-vf5g-r2fw | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-69263 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:pnpm:pnpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:* versions up to (excluding) 10.26.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/commit/0958027f88a99ccefe7e9676cdebba393dfbdc85 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/security/advisories/GHSA-7vhp-vf5g-r2fw Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pnpm is a package manager. Versions 10.26.2 and below store HTTP tarball dependencies (and git-hosted tarballs) in the lockfile without integrity hashes. This allows the remote server to serve different content on each install, even when a lockfile is committed. An attacker who publishes a package with an HTTP tarball dependency can serve different code to different users or CI/CD environments. The attack requires the victim to install a package that has an HTTP/git tarball in its dependency tree. The victim's lockfile provides no protection. This issue is fixed in version 10.26.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-494 Added Reference https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/commit/0958027f88a99ccefe7e9676cdebba393dfbdc85 Added Reference https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/security/advisories/GHSA-7vhp-vf5g-r2fw