MAL-2026-10699: Malicious code in http-req-lite (npm)
The npm package 'http-req-lite' version 1.0.0 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. It is flagged because it communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with malicious behavior. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'http-req-lite' package at version 1.0.0 is classified as malicious due to its behavior of contacting domains known for malicious activity and executing potentially harmful commands. This classification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is recorded under MAL-2026-10699. There is no detailed technical breakdown or CVSS score available, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of 'http-req-lite' version 1.0.0 may lead to execution of malicious commands and communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that include this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using 'http-req-lite' version 1.0.0 and remove it from their projects if present. Monitor vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates regarding remediation.
MAL-2026-10699: Malicious code in http-req-lite (npm)
Description
The npm package 'http-req-lite' version 1.0.0 has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. It is flagged because it communicates with domains linked to malicious activity and executes commands associated with malicious behavior. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided at this time.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'http-req-lite' package at version 1.0.0 is classified as malicious due to its behavior of contacting domains known for malicious activity and executing potentially harmful commands. This classification comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is recorded under MAL-2026-10699. There is no detailed technical breakdown or CVSS score available, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of 'http-req-lite' version 1.0.0 may lead to execution of malicious commands and communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising the security and integrity of systems that include this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using 'http-req-lite' version 1.0.0 and remove it from their projects if present. Monitor vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates regarding remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10699
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a58ff2268715ace43492ef0
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 15:56:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 16:04:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/17/2026, 03:34:38 UTC
Views: 11
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