Malicious code in chai-as-sai (npm)
Description
The npm package 'chai-as-sai' version 2.3.5 contains malicious code. This is a case of a malicious package being distributed through the npm ecosystem. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The package 'chai-as-sai' at version 2.3.5 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is documented under the OSV ID MAL-2026-7239 and the GitHub advisory GHSA-ggfj-qg28-9v5p. The malicious code presence classifies this as a supply chain threat within the npm ecosystem. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Users who install or use version 2.3.5 of 'chai-as-sai' may be exposed to malicious code execution risks inherent in the package. The specific impact of the malicious code is not described, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should avoid using version 2.3.5 of 'chai-as-sai' and consider removing or replacing this package from their dependencies. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7239
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-ggfj-qg28-9v5p"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49727
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:08:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:43:42 UTC
Views: 25
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