Malicious code in dontawesome (npm)
Description
The npm package 'dontawesome' contains malicious code in specific versions 1.1.1, 1.1.4, and 8.7.6. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a typical software vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'dontawesome' npm package versions 1.1.1, 1.1.4, and 8.7.6 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the MAL-2026-7251 OSV identifier and the GHSA advisory GHSA-w7f8-w3fc-cx3x. There is no detailed technical description or exploit data provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, and no patch or remediation information is available.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'dontawesome' package may result in execution of malicious code, potentially compromising the security of systems that incorporate these versions. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code indicates a high risk to integrity and trustworthiness of software depending on these versions.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=1.1.1, =1.1.4, =8.7.6) of the 'dontawesome' package. It is recommended to remove or replace these versions with trusted alternatives. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7251
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w7f8-w3fc-cx3x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e496d1
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:38:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 03:37:34 UTC
Views: 28
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