ZDI-26-043: (0Day) npm cli Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of npm cli. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-0775.