Highlights
Malicious Package Execution: 1 prior fix. Scrutinize any change in this area.
bin/update-check.mjs: most-fixed (1 issue). Treat as high-risk during review.
1 high-severity fix in this history; regressions here are high-impact.
Recurring patterns
The bug types that recur here, drawn from past fixes, not open vulnerabilities.
Malicious Package Execution: During automated update checks, the application invokes the package manager to install or upgrade dependencies. Without strict configuration, compromised or malicious upstream packages can execute arbitrary code during the installation phase via pre/postinstall lifecycle scripts. Ensure all package installation spawning commands explicitly use safety flags.