Malicious code in notepad-frontend (npm)
Description
The notepad-frontend npm package version 99.99.99 contains malicious code. This issue has been identified as a malicious package but lacks detailed technical information and a CVSS score. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The notepad-frontend package in the npm ecosystem, specifically version 99.99.99, has been flagged for containing malicious code. This is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data. No patch or remediation information is available.
Potential Impact
The presence of malicious code in the package implies potential compromise of systems that install or use this version. However, without detailed information on the malicious behavior or exploitation, the exact impact cannot be fully assessed. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid using version 99.99.99 of notepad-frontend and consider removing or replacing it until more information or a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-7328
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-84pc-vgj7-x65q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f318acd9273b49e4955a
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 11:37:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:58:35 UTC
Views: 30
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