CVE-2026-121750
nvm install --offline installs a cached tarball that previously failed checksum verification
Description
Node Version Manager (nvm) is a POSIX-compliant shell function for managing multiple node.js versions. In versions 0.40.5 through 0.40.8, `nvm_download_artifact` downloads a release archive directly to its final path in `$NVM_DIR/.cache` and verifies its checksum afterwards; on a checksum mismatch it reports an error but leaves the rejected archive in place. A later `nvm install --offline` of the same version installs that cached file without a checksum, so an archive that was just rejected gets installed and its `node` and `npm` run. This gives code execution to a party who can alter the downloaded tarball (for example a poisoned CDN or cache object) but cannot also forge the `SHASUMS256.txt` beside it, if the victim runs `nvm install --offline` for that version after the visible "Checksums do not match" failure and before any online retry. Version 0.41.0 only puts an archive in the cache once its checksum has passed.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 4, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
7ffcee3d-2c14-4c3e-b844-86c6a321a158
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-121750
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 7ffcee3d-2c14-4c3e-b844-86c6a321a158 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 7ffcee3d-2c14-4c3e-b844-86c6a321a158 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 7ffcee3d-2c14-4c3e-b844-86c6a321a158 |
Solution
- Update Node Version Manager (nvm) to a secure version.
- Ensure downloaded artifacts are verified before installation.
- Avoid using '--offline' after a checksum mismatch.
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-2026-121750.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm/commit/1f99e4c20bb92c5737b92512446acf8e303b1edd | |
| https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm/security/advisories/GHSA-262q-c465-prmr |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 7ffcee3d-2c14-4c3e-b844-86c6a321a158
Nov. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Node Version Manager (nvm) is a POSIX-compliant shell function for managing multiple node.js versions. In versions 0.40.5 through 0.40.8, `nvm_download_artifact` downloads a release archive directly to its final path in `$NVM_DIR/.cache` and verifies its checksum afterwards; on a checksum mismatch it reports an error but leaves the rejected archive in place. A later `nvm install --offline` of the same version installs that cached file without a checksum, so an archive that was just rejected gets installed and its `node` and `npm` run. This gives code execution to a party who can alter the downloaded tarball (for example a poisoned CDN or cache object) but cannot also forge the `SHASUMS256.txt` beside it, if the victim runs `nvm install --offline` for that version after the visible "Checksums do not match" failure and before any online retry. Version 0.41.0 only puts an archive in the cache once its checksum has passed. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-459 Added CWE CWE-494 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/121xxx/CVE-2026-121750.json">CVE-2026-121750</a> Added Reference https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm/commit/1f99e4c20bb92c5737b92512446acf8e303b1edd Added Reference https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm/security/advisories/GHSA-262q-c465-prmr