Malicious code in chalk-standard (npm)
Description
The npm package 'chalk-standard' version 5.6.2 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional vulnerability. 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
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Technical Analysis
The 'chalk-standard' package at version 5.6.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the MAL-2026-7245 advisory and GHSA-2h99-jqrg-h7hj alias. The threat is specific to the npm ecosystem and involves a malicious package rather than a software defect or vulnerability. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
Users installing or depending on 'chalk-standard' version 5.6.2 may be exposed to malicious code execution or other malicious behaviors 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. Users should avoid using 'chalk-standard' version 5.6.2 and remove it from their dependencies if present. Monitor official advisories for updates or replacement packages. Since this is a malicious package, standard vulnerability patching does not apply.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7245
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2h99-jqrg-h7hj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49703
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:23:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 15:16:13 UTC
Views: 24
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