npm — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 25

npm serves as the default package manager for the JavaScript ecosystem, facilitating the distribution and installation of open-source code for Node.js applications. Its central role in software supply chains makes it a critical infrastructure component, though this prominence has attracted significant security scrutiny. Historically, vulnerabilities within the npm registry and associated tools have frequently involved remote code execution, cross-site scripting, and privilege escalation, often stemming from insecure dependency resolution or malicious package injection. Notable incidents include the compromise of popular libraries like event-stream, which demonstrated how attackers could insert backdoors into widely used modules, affecting downstream projects. With approximately 25 recorded CVEs, the platform continues to face challenges related to supply chain integrity. These incidents highlight the risks inherent in centralized dependency management, prompting ongoing efforts to enhance verification processes and mitigate the impact of compromised packages on global development workflows.