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Malicious code in @ably-forks/crypto-js (npm)

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High
Published: 06/25/2024 (06/25/2024, 12:18:21 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @ably-forks/crypto-js

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.

Affected software

@ably-forks/crypto-js
pkg:npm/%40ably-forks/crypto-js
Affected versions
=3.999.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 03:38:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

The package @ably-forks/crypto-js at version 3.999.0 has been identified as containing malicious code, as cataloged under MAL-2024-2033 and GHSA-j65q-j3j4-22vw. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious npm package rather than a conventional software vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit data are provided.

Potential Impact

Use of the malicious package version 3.999.0 could lead to compromise of systems or data depending on the malicious code's behavior. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using version 3.999.0 of @ably-forks/crypto-js and remove it from their dependencies if present. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2024-2033
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-j65q-j3j4-22vw"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a96f31cacd9273b49e49a9f

Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:32 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 03:38:56 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 00:26:17 UTC

Views: 21

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