OpenSSF/OSV advisory MAL-2026-3712 confirms this npm version as malicious. The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'hardhat-common' @ 2.0.0 (npm) as malicious.
Source
OpenSSF Malicious Packages via OSV
Summary
Malicious code in hardhat-common (npm)
Details
The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'hardhat-common' @ 2.0.0 (npm) as malicious.
It is considered malicious because:
- The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.
Decision reason
OpenSSF Malicious Packages via OSV confirms hardhat-common@2.0.0 as malicious (MAL-2026-3712): Malicious code in hardhat-common (npm)