Malicious code in areactjs (npm)
Description
The areactjs npm package versions 1.1.1, 1.1.4, and 8.7.6 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package incident rather than a traditional 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.
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Technical Analysis
The areactjs package on npm has been identified as containing malicious code in specific versions: 1.1.1, 1.1.4, and 8.7.6. This classification is based on the MAL-2026-7209 OSV entry and the GHSA-3vcr-8p8x-h2fh advisory alias. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided in the source data. The package is flagged as malicious rather than a conventional software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of areactjs may result in execution of malicious code embedded in the package. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data compromise, or supply chain contamination. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=1.1.1, =1.1.4, =8.7.6) of areactjs. It is recommended to remove these versions from projects and replace them with a trusted, verified version or alternative package. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7209
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3vcr-8p8x-h2fh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e497a3
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 08:23:31 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:44:15 UTC
Views: 29
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