Malicious code in bitu-protocol (npm)
Description
The npm package 'bitu-protocol' version 99.0.0 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 description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
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Technical Analysis
The 'bitu-protocol' package on npm at version 99.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code, as recorded under the OSV ID MAL-2026-7221 and alias GHSA-5hf3-fhxx-2pw4. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a software defect. No further technical details or exploit information are provided.
Potential Impact
Users installing or using version 99.0.0 of the 'bitu-protocol' npm package risk executing malicious code embedded in the package. This can lead to compromise of the development or runtime environment depending on the nature of the malicious code, though specific impacts are not detailed.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid installing or using version 99.0.0 of the 'bitu-protocol' package. It is recommended to verify package integrity and source before installation and monitor for vendor advisories or updates regarding this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7221
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5hf3-fhxx-2pw4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49779
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 08:38:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 06:55:46 UTC
Views: 34
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