Malicious code in chai-as-chains (npm)
The npm package chai-as-chains versions 1.2.4, 1.2.7, and 1.2.8 were found to contain malicious code. This indicates that these specific package versions may pose a security risk if used in software projects. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical analysis available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package chai-as-chains was identified as containing malicious code in versions 1.2.4, 1.2.7, and 1.2.8. The source of this information is the Amazon Inspector and the GCVE database, with an associated OSV ID MAL-2026-2339 and GitHub advisory GHSA-8f77-86rh-3hvj. No further technical details or exploit information are provided. No patch or fix information is available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of chai-as-chains may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising the security and integrity of software that includes these versions. The exact impact of the malicious code is not detailed, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=1.2.4, =1.2.7, =1.2.8) of chai-as-chains. Consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or official fixes.
Malicious code in chai-as-chains (npm)
Description
The npm package chai-as-chains versions 1.2.4, 1.2.7, and 1.2.8 were found to contain malicious code. This indicates that these specific package versions may pose a security risk if used in software projects. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical analysis available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package chai-as-chains was identified as containing malicious code in versions 1.2.4, 1.2.7, and 1.2.8. The source of this information is the Amazon Inspector and the GCVE database, with an associated OSV ID MAL-2026-2339 and GitHub advisory GHSA-8f77-86rh-3hvj. No further technical details or exploit information are provided. No patch or fix information is available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of chai-as-chains may introduce malicious code into dependent projects, potentially compromising the security and integrity of software that includes these versions. The exact impact of the malicious code is not detailed, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=1.2.4, =1.2.7, =1.2.8) of chai-as-chains. Consider removing or replacing this package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-2339
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8f77-86rh-3hvj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49745
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:07:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 18:36:41 UTC
Views: 6
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