@ably-forks/crypto-js (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @ably-forks/crypto-jsSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @ably-forks/crypto-js and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 8 Sep 2026, 03:38 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2024-2033
What to do
Remove @ably-forks/crypto-js from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
npm@ably-forks/crypto-jspkg:npm/%40ably-forks/crypto-jsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package @ably-forks/crypto-js version 3.999.0 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional software vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data.