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MSC-2026-5741
Published:May 19, 2026
Updated:May 20, 2026
This package has been identified by Mend as containing potential malicious functionality. The severity of the functionality can change depending on where the library is running (user's machine or backend server). The following risks were identified: • Suspect publisher – this publisher has a history of delivering packages previously flagged as malicious. • Contacting external host – this package sends requests/data to an external host that differs from the declared functionality. Please remove the compromised package from your project and replace it with a secure alternative.
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
9
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
HIGH
Subsequent System Integrity
HIGH
Subsequent System Availability
HIGH
CVSS v3
Base Score:
9.6
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Embedded Malicious Code