Use of curl with the -k (or --insecure) flag in installer scripts allows attackers to deliver arbitrary executables via Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for playwright (npm), the worst rated HIGH, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does playwright have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for playwright (npm), the worst rated HIGH. They are GHSA-7mvr-c777-76hp.
Which version of playwright should I use?
1.55.1 or later clears every advisory recorded for playwright (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check playwright before installing?
Search playwright in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=playwright. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 07:03 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2025-10-14. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.