Malicious code in csec-form-helpers (npm)
Description
The csec-form-helpers package on npm version 1.0.0 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 patch or remediation information is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
The npm package csec-form-helpers version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code, classified under MAL-2026-7249 and alias GHSA-9rv5-p6m5-2pr4. This is a case of a malicious package rather than a vulnerability caused by a coding error. No further technical details or exploit information are available from the source data.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package could lead to compromise of systems or data if the package is installed and executed. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the specific impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed in the provided information.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using csec-form-helpers version 1.0.0 and remove it from their projects if present. It is recommended to verify package integrity and source before installation and consider using trusted alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7249
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9rv5-p6m5-2pr4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e496e3
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:37:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 03:37:26 UTC
Views: 25
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