@test1230504/string-format-helper
A lightweight string formatting helper with capitalize, truncate and normalize utilities
This report shows the evidence for @test1230504/string-format-helper@1.0.0. 1 of 2 known versions is blocked or flagged. The newest version, 0.0.1-security, is allowed. See all versions.
AI Security Review
scanned 3mo ago · by lpm-firewall-aiConcrete install-time host/user metadata exfiltration is present in source and is unrelated to the package's advertised utility. This warrants blocking publication.
Decision evidence
public snapshot- package.json runs `node postinstall.js` on installation.
- postinstall.js executes a shell command through child_process.exec.
- The command sends hostname and whoami to an external OAST host.
- README.txt documents the same hostname/whoami collection endpoint.
- index.js only exports simple local string utilities.
- No package functionality requires install-time host identity collection.
Source & flagged code
4 flagged · loading sourcePackage defines install-time lifecycle scripts.
package.jsonView on unpkgInstall-time lifecycle script is not statically allowlisted and needs review.
package.jsonView on unpkgSource file is highly similar to a previously finalized malicious package; route for source-aware review.
postinstall.jsFindings
Affected versions and remediation
This report applies to @test1230504/string-format-helper@1.0.0.
The versions list below shows the verdict for each recorded version.
- Avoid installing @test1230504/string-format-helper@1.0.0. Remove it from direct dependencies and check your lockfile for transitive copies.
- Choose an independently verified alternative or release. This report does not establish that other versions are safe.
- If this version ran, investigate the affected machine and build environment. Rotate credentials it could access and rebuild from a trusted environment.
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