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Security checkSeptember 02, 2026

Faker: helpers.fake exploitable into arbritary code execution

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High severitynpm@faker-js/faker

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Description

faker.helpers.fake can be tricked into arbritary code execution.

Recommendation

Update the @faker-js/faker package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): <= 10.4.0
  • Patched version(s): 10.5.0

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