CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for cipher-base (npm), the worst rated CRITICAL, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does cipher-base have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for cipher-base (npm), the worst rated CRITICAL. They are GHSA-cpq7-6gpm-g9rc.
Which version of cipher-base should I use?
1.0.5 or later clears every advisory recorded for cipher-base (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check cipher-base before installing?
Search cipher-base in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=cipher-base. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 07:47 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2025-08-21. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.