Malicious code in epic-localization (npm)
The npm package 'epic-localization' versions 0.0.1-security and 1.0.0 were found to contain malicious code. This indicates that these specific versions of the package include harmful functionality that could compromise systems using them.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'epic-localization' package on npm was identified as containing malicious code in versions 0.0.1-security and 1.0.0. This discovery was reported by Amazon Inspector and catalogued in the GCVE database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known active exploitation in the wild or vendor patches.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'epic-localization' package may lead to compromise due to embedded malicious code. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed here. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation details are provided, users should avoid using the affected versions (=0.0.1-security and =1.0.0) of the 'epic-localization' package. Consider removing or replacing the package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or npm security notices for updates or fixes.
Malicious code in epic-localization (npm)
Description
The npm package 'epic-localization' versions 0.0.1-security and 1.0.0 were found to contain malicious code. This indicates that these specific versions of the package include harmful functionality that could compromise systems using them.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'epic-localization' package on npm was identified as containing malicious code in versions 0.0.1-security and 1.0.0. This discovery was reported by Amazon Inspector and catalogued in the GCVE database. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known active exploitation in the wild or vendor patches.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the 'epic-localization' package may lead to compromise due to embedded malicious code. The exact impact depends on the nature of the malicious code, which is not detailed here. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no patch or remediation details are provided, users should avoid using the affected versions (=0.0.1-security and =1.0.0) of the 'epic-localization' package. Consider removing or replacing the package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories or npm security notices for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-49162
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.5.0
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6ab4be1cf7a7c54106eee68b
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:07:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:13:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 07:41:39 UTC
Views: 3
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