Malicious Package in donotinstallthis
The package donotinstallthis contained malicious code. The package contained a script that was run as part of the install script. The script contacted a remote service tracking how many installations were done. There is no further compromise.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | donotinstallthis | all versions | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-506- Platform
- npm
- Package
donotinstallthis- Disclosed
- 02.09.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-73hr-6785-f5p8 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: donotinstallthis
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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