Malicious code in chai-chain-test (npm)
Description
The npm package 'chai-chain-test' versions 1.3.5 and 1.3.6 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat without a CVSS score or detailed technical description. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The 'chai-chain-test' npm package versions 1.3.5 and 1.3.6 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the MAL-2026-7242 OSV entry and the GHSA-7h59-497h-4gg6 advisory alias. No further technical details or exploit methods are provided in the source data. No patch or remediation information is available, and the package is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in these specific versions of the 'chai-chain-test' package could lead to compromise of systems that install and run these versions. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution or data compromise. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using versions 1.3.5 and 1.3.6 of 'chai-chain-test'. Consider removing these versions from projects and replacing them with safe alternatives or versions not affected once available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7242
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7h59-497h-4gg6"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e4971b
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:22:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 07:52:36 UTC
Views: 44
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