MAL-2026-6761: Malicious code in gen-ai-opt-in (npm)
The npm package 'gen-ai-opt-in' version 99.0.2 has been identified as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This behavior classifies the package as a security threat. No CVSS score is available for this threat.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that the 'gen-ai-opt-in' package at version 99.0.2 on the npm ecosystem is malicious. The malicious classification is based on the package's network communication with a domain associated with malicious activity. There is no detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its specific impact beyond this communication behavior.
Potential Impact
The package's communication with a malicious domain indicates potential for unauthorized data exfiltration, command and control, or other malicious activities. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The presence of this package in a software supply chain could compromise system integrity or confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this package version. Users should avoid using 'gen-ai-opt-in' version 99.0.2. Remove or replace this package from projects and dependencies to prevent exposure to the malicious behavior.
MAL-2026-6761: Malicious code in gen-ai-opt-in (npm)
Description
The npm package 'gen-ai-opt-in' version 99.0.2 has been identified as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This behavior classifies the package as a security threat. No CVSS score is available for this threat.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that the 'gen-ai-opt-in' package at version 99.0.2 on the npm ecosystem is malicious. The malicious classification is based on the package's network communication with a domain associated with malicious activity. There is no detailed technical information about the nature of the malicious code or its specific impact beyond this communication behavior.
Potential Impact
The package's communication with a malicious domain indicates potential for unauthorized data exfiltration, command and control, or other malicious activities. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The presence of this package in a software supply chain could compromise system integrity or confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this package version. Users should avoid using 'gen-ai-opt-in' version 99.0.2. Remove or replace this package from projects and dependencies to prevent exposure to the malicious behavior.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6761
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4aeb5c27e9c797190aa157
Added to database: 07/05/2026, 23:40:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 23:42:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 00:01:28 UTC
Views: 4
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