Malicious code in chai-as-launched (npm)
Description
The npm package 'chai-as-launched' version 3.51.1 contains malicious code. This issue has been identified as a malicious package incident rather than a traditional software vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical description available. No patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
The package 'chai-as-launched' at version 3.51.1 in the npm ecosystem has been flagged for containing malicious code. This is classified as a malicious package incident (MAL-2026-7235) and is associated with the alias GHSA-3gxh-2252-xpc5. No further technical details or exploitation methods are documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use version 3.51.1 of 'chai-as-launched' may be exposed to malicious code execution risks inherent to the package. The exact impact 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 version 3.51.1 of 'chai-as-launched' and consider removing or replacing it with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7235
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3gxh-2252-xpc5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e4973b
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:08:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 06:47:00 UTC
Views: 24
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