Malicious code in apache-arrow-17 (npm)
Description
The apache-arrow-17 package version 9.9.9 on npm contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical impact information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The npm package apache-arrow-17 version 9.9.9 has been identified as containing malicious code, as referenced by the MAL-2026-7206 identifier and GHSA-7w3h-4r4c-h494 alias. This is a case of a malicious package in the npm ecosystem rather than a software defect or vulnerability. There is no detailed technical description or exploit information available.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the apache-arrow-17 package version 9.9.9 could lead to compromise of systems that install and run this package. Specific impacts are not detailed in the source data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Defensive Guidance
No patch or remediation information is provided. Users should avoid using apache-arrow-17 version 9.9.9 and verify the integrity and source of npm packages before installation. Check for vendor or repository advisories for updates or removal of the malicious package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7206
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7w3h-4r4c-h494"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f31aacd9273b49e497b3
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 08:23:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:44:16 UTC
Views: 26
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