chai-guard
This report shows the evidence for chai-guard@1.2.3. 2 of 2 known versions are blocked or flagged. See all versions.
This package appears in our research on the fake chai plugin campaign, with how it works, the full package list and what to do if you installed it.
OpenSSF/OSV Malicious Advisory
imported 4mo ago · by OpenSSF/OSVOpenSSF/OSV advisory MAL-2026-6827 confirms this npm version as malicious.
Advisory
MAL-2026-6827
Source
OpenSSF Malicious Packages via OSV
Summary
Malicious code in chai-guard (npm)
Details
Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
References
Source & flagged code
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Findings
1 High
HighOsv Malicious Advisory
Affected versions and remediation
This report applies to chai-guard@1.2.3.
The same advisory and Firewall decision cover 2 recorded versions
1.0.0, 1.2.3
The versions list below shows the verdict for each recorded version.
- Avoid installing chai-guard@1.2.3. 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.
Evidence last updated: .
Source advisory published: .
This report uses published external intelligence. The advisory does not provide a separate source-code analysis for each listed version.
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