CVE-2026-0775 - npm cli Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE-2026-0775 - npm cli Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID : CVE-2026-0775 Published : Jan. 23, 2026, 3:29 a.m. | 47 minutes ago Description : npm cli Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of npm cli. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of modules. The application loads modules from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-25430. Severity: 7.0 | HIGH Visit the link for more details, such as CVSS details, affected products, timeline, and more...

CVE Details

Severity
LOW
Published
Jan. 23, 2026
Attack Vector: Local
Impact: Privilege Escalation