Malicious code in bytecraft (npm)
Description
The npm package 'bytecraft' versions 1.5.0 and 2.0.0 were analyzed for malicious code. No suspicious behavior or indicators of supply-chain attacks were found in these versions. The package does not exhibit install-time network activity, remote code fetching, credential access, environment scraping, or hardcoded exfiltration endpoints. There is no evidence supporting the presence of malicious code in these releases.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Analysis of the npm package 'bytecraft' versions 1.5.0 and 2.0.0 revealed no signs of malicious code or supply-chain attack patterns. The investigation found no install-time network activity, lifecycle scripts fetching remote code, credential access, environment scraping, or hardcoded exfiltration endpoints. The package appears to be a normal library release without suspicious behavior.
Potential Impact
No impact identified as no malicious behavior or suspicious activity was detected in the analyzed versions of the package. There is no evidence of compromise or exploitation related to these versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
No remediation or mitigation actions are required as the package versions analyzed do not contain malicious code or suspicious behavior. Users can continue to use these versions without concern based on current analysis.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10891
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-r2fr-28j9-gjh5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49759
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 08:53:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:43:52 UTC
Views: 25
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