Malicious code in generate-iam-token (npm)
Description
The npm package 'generate-iam-token' version 99.9.9 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
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'generate-iam-token' npm package at version 99.9.9 has been identified as containing malicious code, classified under the MAL-2026-7291 identifier and alias GHSA-699m-c85c-xj29. This is a supply chain threat involving a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in the package's code itself. No further technical details or exploit information is available from the source data.
Potential Impact
Use of this specific version of the 'generate-iam-token' package may lead to execution of malicious code, potentially compromising systems or data depending on the malicious payload. However, no active exploitation has been reported to date.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using version 99.9.9 of 'generate-iam-token' and verify package integrity before installation. Consider using alternative trusted packages or versions. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7291
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-699m-c85c-xj29"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f318acd9273b49e49605
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 10:38:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:42:43 UTC
Views: 21
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