pnpm: Transitive dependency alias path traversal allows project path override via symlink replacement
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-50016
Summary
pnpm: Transitive dependency alias path traversal allows project path override via symlink replacement
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for pnpm. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 23% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether pnpm is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 23%.
Sources
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