Malicious code in evil-helper-pkg (npm)
Description
The npm package 'evil-helper-pkg' version 1.0.2 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat 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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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The 'evil-helper-pkg' npm package at version 1.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the MAL-2026-7282 OSV entry and the GHSA-7728-pg64-xjgr alias. The threat is related to the presence of malicious content within the package rather than a software defect or vulnerability. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package implies potential compromise of systems that install or use this package version. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. The risk is primarily that users of version 1.0.2 of 'evil-helper-pkg' may inadvertently execute malicious code.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using version 1.0.2 of 'evil-helper-pkg' and remove it from their environments if present. Consider replacing it with a trusted alternative or a version verified to be clean. Monitor official advisories for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7282
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7728-pg64-xjgr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49649
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 10:23:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:42:54 UTC
Views: 25
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