minimatch Known Vulnerabilities & Fixes
minimatch has 3 known security vulnerabilities in npm (Node.js). Upgrade to version 10.2.3 or later to resolve all known issues. Data sourced from OSV, enriched with EPSS exploit probability and CISA KEV.
Low Immediate Risk
No actively exploited vulnerabilities detected. Monitor and update in your next maintenance window.
Recommended safe version: 10.2.3
Upgrading to 10.2.3 or later resolves all 3 known vulnerabilities in minimatch. Run: npm install minimatch@10.2.3
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Security Summary
- 24 affected version ranges have been identified across these 3 advisories.
- 100% of known issues have a published fixed version.
- Remediation: npm update minimatch
Vulnerabilities
3 unique vulnerabilities — sorted by exploitation risk (KEV → EPSS → CVSS). Click a CVE/GHSA ID for full details. First disclosed Feb 18, 2026, most recently Feb 26, 2026 (8 days apart).
| CVE / GHSA | Severity | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-27904 minimatch ReDoS: nested *() extglobs generate catastrophically backtracking regular expressions | HIGH | All versions | 10.2.3, 9.0.7, 8.0.6 (+5 more) |
| CVE-2026-26996 minimatch has a ReDoS via repeated wildcards with non-matching literal in pattern | HIGH | All versions | 10.2.1, 9.0.6, 8.0.5 (+5 more) |
| CVE-2026-27903 minimatch has ReDoS: matchOne() combinatorial backtracking via multiple non-adjacent GLOBSTAR segments | HIGH | All versions | 10.2.3, 9.0.7, 8.0.6 (+5 more) |
About This Data
Vulnerability data for minimatch is sourced from the Open Source Vulnerability (OSV) database, aggregating reports from GitHub Advisory Database, NIST NVD, and ecosystem-specific sources.
CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) scores reflect exploitability and impact. EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores indicate the probability of exploitation within the next 30 days. Vulnerabilities marked with are listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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