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Malicious code in gontawesome (npm)

0
High
Published: 07/07/2026 (07/07/2026, 12:53:22 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: gontawesome

Description

The gontawesome npm package versions 1.1.1, 1.1.4, and 8.7.6 contain malicious code. This issue has been cataloged as MAL-2026-7293 and is associated with the alias GHSA-x57f-crmg-42c9. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation information is provided.

Affected software

gontawesome
pkg:npm/gontawesome
Affected versions
=1.1.1=1.1.4=8.7.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/08/2026, 10:38:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

This threat involves the presence of malicious code within specific versions of the gontawesome package distributed via npm. The affected versions are 1.1.1, 1.1.4, and 8.7.6. The advisory does not provide further technical details, exploit methods, or impact specifics beyond the identification of the package as malicious.

Potential Impact

The presence of malicious code in these package versions implies a risk of compromise or unauthorized actions when these versions are used. However, without detailed technical or exploit information, the exact impact cannot be determined from the provided data.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or official npm security advisories for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or removal guidance is available, avoid using the affected versions 1.1.1, 1.1.4, and 8.7.6 of gontawesome. Consider replacing the package with a trusted alternative or verifying the integrity of the package source.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-7293
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-x57f-crmg-42c9"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a96f318acd9273b49e495f5

Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:28 UTC

Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 10:38:40 UTC

Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:42:42 UTC

Views: 31

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