Malicious code in require-i18next (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ossf-package-analysis (6ea984228059ea2f54b4cb42d16a5f3f42f3144902c418be08c5000576de58f1) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'require-i18next' @ 20.0.0 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'require-i18next' versions 20.0.0 and 21.0.0 as malicious due to its communication with domains known for malicious activity and execution of commands indicative of malicious intent. This classification is based on behavioral analysis rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of these specific versions of 'require-i18next' may result in unauthorized communication with malicious domains and execution of harmful commands, potentially compromising the security and integrity of affected systems. The exact impact depends on the context of use and the commands executed by the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using 'require-i18next' versions 20.0.0 and 21.0.0. Consider removing these versions from projects and replacing them with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or security advisories for further guidance.
Malicious code in require-i18next (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ossf-package-analysis (6ea984228059ea2f54b4cb42d16a5f3f42f3144902c418be08c5000576de58f1) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'require-i18next' @ 20.0.0 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged 'require-i18next' versions 20.0.0 and 21.0.0 as malicious due to its communication with domains known for malicious activity and execution of commands indicative of malicious intent. This classification is based on behavioral analysis rather than a traditional software vulnerability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of these specific versions of 'require-i18next' may result in unauthorized communication with malicious domains and execution of harmful commands, potentially compromising the security and integrity of affected systems. The exact impact depends on the context of use and the commands executed by the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided. Users should avoid using 'require-i18next' versions 20.0.0 and 21.0.0. Consider removing these versions from projects and replacing them with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or security advisories for further guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14052
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a808b64bf8831d5394f4720
Added to database: 08/15/2026, 15:53:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 15:54:25 UTC
Last updated: 08/16/2026, 01:46:15 UTC
Views: 6
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