Malicious code in mx-frontend (npm)
Description
The npm package 'mx-frontend' version 99.9.9 contains malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package threat rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No CVSS score or detailed technical impact information is provided. There is no known exploit in the wild and no patch or remediation guidance is available from the source data.
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Technical Analysis
The 'mx-frontend' package in the npm ecosystem, specifically version 99.9.9, has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification is based on the MAL-2026-7325 OSV entry and the GHSA-9j4c-xcrm-qgrx advisory alias. The information does not include a CVSS score, detailed vulnerability description, or exploit details. No patch or remediation information is provided, and the package is not a cloud service. The threat is categorized as a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the 'mx-frontend' npm package can lead to compromise of systems that install and run this specific version. The exact impact is not detailed, but malicious packages typically risk unauthorized code execution, data theft, or system compromise. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using version 99.9.9 of the 'mx-frontend' package. It is recommended to verify the integrity and source of npm packages before installation and consider removing or replacing this package if already in use.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7325
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9j4c-xcrm-qgrx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f318acd9273b49e49573
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 11:23:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 07:56:52 UTC
Views: 30
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