Malicious code in csec-crypto-utils (npm)
Description
The npm package csec-crypto-utils version 4.2.1 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional software 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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Technical Analysis
The package csec-crypto-utils version 4.2.1 on the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code, classified under the OSV ID MAL-2026-7248 and alias GHSA-v2jf-8fqq-49vj. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability due to a software defect. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this specific version (4.2.1) of csec-crypto-utils. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed here. No active exploitation has been reported.
Defensive Guidance
No patch or remediation guidance is provided in the source data. Users should avoid using version 4.2.1 of csec-crypto-utils. It is recommended to remove or replace this package with a trusted alternative. Check the npm registry and vendor advisories for updates or safer versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7248
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v2jf-8fqq-49vj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e496e5
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:37:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:18:42 UTC
Views: 29
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