CVE-2025-4759: Versions of the package lockfile-lint-api before 5.9.2 are vulnerable to Incorrect Behavior Order: Early Valid

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HIGH 8.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-4759 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting lockfile-lint-api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package lockfile-lint-api before 5.9.2 are vulnerable to Incorrect Behavior Order: Early Validation via the resolved attribute of the package URL validation which can be bypassed by extending the package name allowing an attacker to install other npm packages than the intended one.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-179
Published	2025-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: lirantal

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-16 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lirantal lockfile-lint-api UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.9.2

Fixed in: 5.9.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls lockfile-lint-api

2. UPGRADE to 5.9.2

npm install lockfile-lint-api@">=5.9.2"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4759?

lockfile-lint-api: upgrade to 5.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4759 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4759 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-4759 affect?

CVE-2025-4759 affects lockfile-lint-api. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Versions of the package lockfile-lint-api before 5.9.2 are vulnerable to Incorrect Behavior Order: Early Validation via the resolved attribute of the package URL validation which can be bypassed by extending the package name allowing an att

How urgent is CVE-2025-4759?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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