CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for urllib (npm), the worst rated HIGH, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does urllib have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for urllib (npm), the worst rated HIGH. They are GHSA-hq3h-g68c-hp78.
Which version of urllib should I use?
2.44.1 or later clears every advisory recorded for urllib (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check urllib before installing?
Search urllib in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=urllib. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 11:06 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2026-08-25. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.