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Malicious code in chai-as-absorbed (npm)

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High
Published: 07/07/2026 (07/07/2026, 12:42:52 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: chai-as-absorbed

Description

The npm package 'chai-as-absorbed' version 3.4.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package incident without detailed technical or exploit information. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Affected software

chai-as-absorbed
pkg:npm/chai-as-absorbed
Affected versions
=3.4.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 08:53:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

The package 'chai-as-absorbed' at version 3.4.1 in the npm ecosystem has been flagged for containing malicious code. There is no additional technical detail or vendor advisory available to describe the nature of the malicious code or its impact. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

The presence of malicious code in the package implies potential compromise of systems that install or use this specific version. However, without further details, the exact impact or capabilities of the malicious code cannot be determined.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid using version 3.4.1 of 'chai-as-absorbed' until further information or a fix is available.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-7230
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-6556-qhw3-qw9m"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49757

Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 08:53:26 UTC

Last updated: 10/04/2026, 03:43:07 UTC

Views: 30

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