Malicious code in gontawesome (npm)
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.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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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.
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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