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GitHub announces npm security changes to tackle supply-chain attacks
GitHub has announced that npm v12, expected next month, will introduce several security-focused changes aimed at blocking supply-chain attacks abusing behaviors triggered by the 'npm install' command. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
GitHub has introduced security-focused changes in npm v12 to block supply-chain attacks by disabling automatic execution of dependency installation scripts, Git-based dependencies, and remote URL dependencies. This change aims to reduce the risk of supply-chain attacks targeting popular packages like eslint-config-prettier and Toptal's Picasso packages.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
npm
Attack Vectors
supply-chain attacksmalicious preinstall/postinstall script campaignsGit dependency abuse
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Developers and organizations relying on npm for package management, particularly those using popular packages like eslint-config-prettier and Toptal's Picasso packages.
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Upgrade to npm 11.16.0 or newer before upgrading to npm v12
2Review dependencies and workflows that will require explicit approval under npm v12
3Explicitly approve scripts and dependency sources in the new version of npm
📦Affected Products
Product Name: npm
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