Malicious code in dpd-security-poc (npm)
Description
The npm package dpd-security-poc 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 known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The dpd-security-poc package on npm, specifically version 1.0.0, has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the OSV entry MAL-2026-7252 and the associated GHSA advisory GHSA-8q45-55gg-q26v. There is no further technical detail or exploit information available in the source data. The package is flagged as malicious rather than vulnerable due to a coding defect.
Potential Impact
Use of the dpd-security-poc package version 1.0.0 may result in execution of malicious code. The exact impact is not detailed in the source data. No active exploitation has been reported, but the presence of malicious code poses a risk to users who install or depend on this package.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation is documented. Users should avoid using dpd-security-poc version 1.0.0 and remove it from their projects if present. Since this is a malicious package, the best mitigation is to not install or to uninstall it. Monitor official advisories for any updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7252
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8q45-55gg-q26v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e496cf
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 09:38:26 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 10:56:16 UTC
Views: 27
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