Versions of bin-links prior to 1.1.6 are vulnerable to a Global nodemodules Binary Overwrite.
Full advisory text at GitHub advisory.
npm package report
Is bin-links safe?
bin-links (npm) has 3 known vulnerabilities, the worst rated LOW. Upgrade to 1.1.6 or later to clear all of them. No malicious-package signal is recorded.
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5 direct dependencies
none carry a known advisory
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// ai model usage
Tracked for PyPI packages. HuggingFace models declare Python dependencies, so npm packages are not covered.
cvss
2.5
low
severity band, no base score published
epss
not scored
chance of exploitation in 30 days
xyz score
1.9
low
CyberXYZ composite out of 10
fig. 01 — GHSA-v45m-2wcp-gg98, the advisory selected below
// 3 advisories
Is bin-links safe to install?
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 3 known vulnerabilities for bin-links (npm), the worst rated LOW, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does bin-links have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 3 known vulnerabilities for bin-links (npm), the worst rated LOW. They are GHSA-v45m-2wcp-gg98, GHSA-2mj8-pj3j-h362, GHSA-gqf6-75v8-vr26.
Which version of bin-links should I use?
1.1.6 or later clears every advisory recorded for bin-links (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check bin-links before installing?
Search bin-links in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=bin-links. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 10:33 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2020-09-04. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.