Velocity.js: Remote Code Execution via property-read to Function constructor (bypass of GHSA-j658-c2gf-x6pq fix)

Date Jul 24, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm · velocityjs
High-risk advisory

Summary

Velocity.js: Remote Code Execution via property-read to Function constructor (bypass of GHSA-j658-c2gf-x6pq fix)

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for velocityjs. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether velocityjs is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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