A prototype pollution vulnerability exists in the latest version of the convict npm package (6.2.4).
Full advisory text at GitHub advisory or NVD.
npm package report
Is convict safe?
convict (npm) has 5 known vulnerabilities, the worst rated CRITICAL. Upgrade to 6.2.5 or later to clear all of them. No malicious-package signal is recorded.
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0 direct dependencies
none carry a known advisory
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cvss
9.0
critical
severity band, no base score published
epss
0.84%
medium
chance of exploitation in 30 days, 75th percentile of all CVEs
xyz score
4.8
medium
CyberXYZ composite out of 10
fig. 01 — GHSA-44fc-8fm5-q62h, the advisory selected below
// 5 advisories
Is convict safe to install?
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 5 known vulnerabilities for convict (npm), the worst rated CRITICAL, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does convict have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 5 known vulnerabilities for convict (npm), the worst rated CRITICAL. They are GHSA-44fc-8fm5-q62h, GHSA-hf2r-9gf9-rwch, GHSA-jjf5-wx3j-3fv7, GHSA-4jrm-c32x-w4jf, GHSA-x2w5-725j-gf2g.
Which version of convict should I use?
6.2.5 or later clears every advisory recorded for convict (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check convict before installing?
Search convict in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=convict. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 10:04 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2026-03-26. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.