Malicious code in anguwarjs (npm)
Description
The anguwarjs npm package versions 1.1.4 and 8.7.6 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package issue rather than a typical software vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The anguwarjs package on npm, specifically versions 1.1.4 and 8.7.6, has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the MAL-2026-7196 identifier and the GHSA-4vhh-m97h-gvm2 alias. The issue is categorized as a malicious package rather than a conventional vulnerability. There is no further technical detail or exploit information available from the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in these specific versions of anguwarjs could lead to compromise of systems or data where these package versions are used. However, no active exploitation has been reported, and the exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the available information.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected versions 1.1.4 and 8.7.6 of anguwarjs. It is recommended to verify the integrity of packages before installation and consider using trusted package versions or alternatives. Monitor vendor advisories or npm security notices for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7196
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4vhh-m97h-gvm2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f31aacd9273b49e497d3
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 08:10:58 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:48:32 UTC
Views: 24
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