NPM 12 Will Change Script Execution Behavior to Prevent Supply Chain Attacks
Summary
NPM version 12 will introduce a significant change to its default behavior, preventing the execution of scripts from dependencies. This alteration aims to mitigate the risk of supply chain attacks by requiring explicit user allowance for script execution.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This change proactively addresses a common vector for supply chain attacks, improving the security posture of software development pipelines.
Defender Context
This update to npm's default behavior is a crucial step in defending against supply chain attacks, which often leverage malicious scripts embedded in dependencies. Defenders should be aware of this change and ensure their development workflows are updated to accommodate or benefit from this enhanced security measure.