Malicious code in chai-fetchs (npm)
Description
The npm package 'chai-fetchs' version 3.1.9 has been identified as containing malicious code. This is a supply chain threat where the package itself is compromised to potentially perform unauthorized or harmful actions when used. There is no CVSS score available for this issue, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided.
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Technical Analysis
The package 'chai-fetchs' at version 3.1.9 in the npm ecosystem is flagged for containing malicious code, as recorded under the identifier MAL-2026-7244 and alias GHSA-h2vx-499h-gp6h. This represents a malicious package threat rather than a traditional software vulnerability. There is no detailed technical description or CVSS score available, and no known exploits have been observed. No patch or fix information is provided, indicating that remediation status is unknown.
Potential Impact
Use of the compromised 'chai-fetchs' package version 3.1.9 may lead to execution of malicious code within dependent projects, potentially compromising system integrity or confidentiality. The exact impact is not detailed, but supply chain compromises can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official guidance is available, avoid using version 3.1.9 of 'chai-fetchs' and consider removing or replacing this package in your projects.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7244
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h2vx-499h-gp6h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e4970d
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:22:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:43:40 UTC
Views: 41
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