GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g
Hidden functionality in node-ipc
Blast Radius
Weekly download volume for affected packages — a proxy for how broadly this vulnerability is deployed.
node-ipcnpmDescription
The package node-ipc version 9.2.2 is vulnerable to hidden functionality that was introduced by the maintainer. The package uses a dependency that writes a file to disk that does not pertain to the functionality of the package and is not included in versions < 9.2.2.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📦npm | node-ipc | all versions | No fix |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for node-ipc. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Remediation status
No patched version of node-ipc has shipped for GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g yet. Where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range, and apply any maintainer-recommended mitigation.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g across npm dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.