Malicious code in express-denv (npm)
Description
The express-denv package version 1.3.6 on npm contains malicious code. This issue has been identified as a malicious package incident 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 express-denv npm package at version 1.3.6 has been flagged for containing malicious code. This is classified as a malicious package incident (MAL-2026-7283) with an alias GHSA-hvhf-gvr5-8r9m. No further technical details or exploit information is available. The package is not a cloud service, and no patch or fix information is provided.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the express-denv package could lead to compromise of systems that install this specific version (1.3.6). The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically pose risks such as unauthorized code execution, data exfiltration, or supply chain compromise. No active exploitation has been reported.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using express-denv version 1.3.6 and consider removing it from their environments. Verify dependencies and use trusted package sources. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates or removals related to this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7283
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hvhf-gvr5-8r9m"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f318acd9273b49e4962d
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 10:23:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 06:28:38 UTC
Views: 29
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