CVE-2019-10773

nodejs-yarn: Install functionality can be abused to generate arbitrary symlinks

Published Dec 16, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Yarn before 1.21.1, the package install functionality can be abused to generate arbitrary symlinks on the host filesystem by using specially crafted "bin" keys. Existing files could be overwritten depending on the current user permission set.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-0291 In Yarn before 1.21.1, the package install functionality can be abused to generate arbitrary symlinks on the host filesystem by using specially crafted "bin" keys. Existing files could be overwritten depending on the current user permission set.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-5xf4-f2fq-f69j Yarn Improper link resolution before file access (Link Following)
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
snyk
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 10:32 PM
Reserved
Apr 3, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 16, 2019, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:11 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Dec 16, 2019, 12:00 AM