Malicious code in `loadyaml`
npm packages loadyaml and electorn were removed from the npm registry for containing malicious code. Upon installation the package runs a preinstall script that writes a public comment on GitHub containing the following information:
- IP and IP-based geolocation
- home directory name
- local username
The malicious packages have been removed from the npm registry and the leaked content removed from GitHub.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | loadyaml | <= 1.0.2 | no fix |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-506- Platform
- npm
- Package
loadyaml- Disclosed
- 01.10.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-mfc2-93pr-jf92 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: loadyaml
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