Npm Node.js Npm < 22.23.4 is vulnerable to Bypass Vulnerability

Low priority No impactful threat
< 22.23.4Vulnerable version(s)
22.23.4Patched version
21 Oct, 2026

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Risks

CVSS 7.4

As immediate action, update the affected plugin. If you're unable to do so, ask your hosting provider or web developer for help.

Note by Patchstack

End-of-Life Node.js lines (18.x, 20.x, 23.x, 25.x) are also affected and will not receive a fix.

7.4

Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can get around the security checks as if they aren't there.

CVSS score is a way to evaluate and rank reported vulnerabilities in a standardized and repeatable way but which is not ideal for WordPress.

Solutions

This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.

Update to version 22.23.4 or later.

Update to version 22.23.4 or later to resolve the vulnerability.

Details

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Timeline

Published by Patchstack

21 Oct, 2026

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