@vitest/browser: Browser Mode provider commands bypass the file-access permission gate

Date Jul 21, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm · @vitest/browser
High-risk advisory

Summary

@vitest/browser: Browser Mode provider commands bypass the file-access permission gate

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @vitest/browser. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

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

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