MAL-2026-6790: Malicious code in debugcli (npm)
The npm package 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 have been identified as malicious due to communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This behavior classifies the package as a security threat. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 as malicious because the package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. This indicates the presence of potentially harmful code within these specific versions of the npm package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 may expose users to malicious network communications, potentially leading to compromise or data exfiltration. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in these versions poses a security risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or guidance is available, users should avoid using 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 and consider removing or replacing these versions in their environments.
MAL-2026-6790: Malicious code in debugcli (npm)
Description
The npm package 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 have been identified as malicious due to communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This behavior classifies the package as a security threat. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 as malicious because the package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. This indicates the presence of potentially harmful code within these specific versions of the npm package. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 may expose users to malicious network communications, potentially leading to compromise or data exfiltration. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code in these versions poses a security risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or guidance is available, users should avoid using 'debugcli' versions 4.3.5 and 4.3.9 and consider removing or replacing these versions in their environments.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6790
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c348d27e9c79719607f6f
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:04:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:07:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:12:55 UTC
Views: 4
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