CERT/CC Warns binary-parser Bug Allows Node.js Privilege-Level Code Execution

CERT/CC Warns binary-parser Bug Allows Node.js Privilege-Level Code Execution

A security vulnerability in the binary-parser npm library could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code through untrusted input. Users are urged to update to version 2.3.0 to mitigate the risk. #CVE-2026-1245 #binaryparser

Keypoints

  • The vulnerability affects all versions of binary-parser before 2.3.0.
  • It involves improper sanitization of user-supplied values when generating JavaScript code dynamically.
  • The flaw may enable arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the Node.js process.
  • Applications using static, hard-coded parser definitions are not impacted by this vulnerability.
  • Security researchers recommend upgrading to version 2.3.0 and avoiding untrusted input in parser configurations.

Read More: https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/certcc-warns-binary-parser-bug-allows.html