CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for pacote (npm), the worst rated HIGH, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does pacote have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for pacote (npm), the worst rated HIGH. They are GHSA-w4pp-8pjf-rmxw.
Which version of pacote should I use?
21.5.1 or later clears every advisory recorded for pacote (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check pacote before installing?
Search pacote in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=pacote. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 10:17 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2026-05-26. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.