pnpm: pacquet trust-lockfile install can create dependency symlinks outside the project

Date Sep 1, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm · pnpm
High-risk advisory

Summary

pnpm: pacquet trust-lockfile install can create dependency symlinks outside the project

Why it matters

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

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.

Sources

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