Malicious code in proton-account (npm)
The npm package 'proton-account' versions 99.99.999, 99.99.99, and 99.99.9999 have been identified as malicious. The package is flagged because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that the 'proton-account' npm package at versions 99.99.999, 99.99.99, and 99.99.9999 is malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This classification is based on behavioral analysis rather than a specific software vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided.
Potential Impact
Using the affected versions of the 'proton-account' package may expose users to malicious network communications, potentially leading to compromise depending on the nature of the malicious domain interaction. No explicit impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patches or remediation guidance are provided. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=99.99.999, =99.99.99, =99.99.9999) of the 'proton-account' package. Consider removing or replacing the package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Malicious code in proton-account (npm)
Description
The npm package 'proton-account' versions 99.99.999, 99.99.99, and 99.99.9999 have been identified as malicious. The package is flagged because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project detected that the 'proton-account' npm package at versions 99.99.999, 99.99.99, and 99.99.9999 is malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. This classification is based on behavioral analysis rather than a specific software vulnerability. No further technical details or exploit mechanisms are provided.
Potential Impact
Using the affected versions of the 'proton-account' package may expose users to malicious network communications, potentially leading to compromise depending on the nature of the malicious domain interaction. No explicit impact details or exploitation reports are available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patches or remediation guidance are provided. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=99.99.999, =99.99.99, =99.99.9999) of the 'proton-account' package. Consider removing or replacing the package with a trusted alternative. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2023-1273
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["SNYK-JS-PROTONACCOUNT-3326385","GHSA-qfj4-8q57-wpmh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f318acd9273b49e494f8
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 12:09:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 12:09:43 UTC
Views: 3
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