Npm Node.js Npm < 24.22.1 is vulnerable to Bypass Vulnerability

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< 24.22.1Vulnerable version(s)
24.22.1Patched version
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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

The 22.x line is not affected. End-of-Life lines that contain the affected code (23.x, 25.x) 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.

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Update to version 24.22.1 or later.

Update to version 24.22.1 or later to resolve the vulnerability.

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Timeline

Published by Patchstack

21 Oct, 2026

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