Malicious code in chai-as-purified (npm)
Description
The npm package 'chai-as-purified' version 7.1.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat without detailed technical or impact information provided. No patch or remediation guidance is available from the source data.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'chai-as-purified' at version 7.1.1 in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code, classified under MAL-2026-7238 and alias GHSA-r453-6x48-gq82. There is no detailed technical description or CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package implies a risk of compromise or unauthorized actions when the package is used, but specific impacts are not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for current remediation guidance. Until then, avoid using version 7.1.1 of 'chai-as-purified' and consider removing or replacing it with a trusted alternative.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7238
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-r453-6x48-gq82"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e4972b
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:08:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:43:42 UTC
Views: 27
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