Summary
Togoder Security scanned the npm package braces@3.0.3 on Oct 6, 2026. An AI review of 7 source files produced 1 low severity finding. The overall verdict is medium: the findings flag risky but common patterns (dynamic code, unsafe defaults, broad file or network access) rather than confirmed malware.
Findings 1
Debugging Logging
NPS-A7BB4CDD978B
A console.log statement outputs 'node.isClose', prefix, and node.value on every close node during compilation. In a published package this is unnecessary debug output that could leak internal AST details to stdout or logs, and may confuse consumers. It is not malicious, but it is a code quality/security hygiene issue.
Files reviewed
| File | Verdict | What the reviewer saw |
|---|---|---|
| lib/compile.js | medium | The file contains no malicious patterns such as data exfiltration, credential harvesting, dynamic code execution, or network activity; only a leftover debug console.log makes it non-critical. |
| index.js | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
| lib/constants.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected |
| lib/expand.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected; the code performs brace expansion using local modules and does not access the network, filesystem, environment, or execute dynamic code. |
| lib/parse.js | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
| lib/stringify.js | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
| lib/utils.js | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
Frequently asked questions
Is braces safe to use?
No confirmed malware was found in braces@3.0.3, but the review flagged 1 low severity finding for risky patterns worth checking before you rely on it.
Does braces contain malware?
No malware was identified in braces@3.0.3 when Togoder Security scanned it on Oct 6, 2026. A new version can still introduce malicious code, so scan the exact versions in your lockfile.
How was braces checked?
Togoder Security downloaded the published npm package and had an AI model read its 7 source files, looking for install scripts, credential access, network exfiltration, obfuscation, backdoors and crypto-wallet theft. The results are cached by file hash and shown here.
How do I scan braces together with the rest of my dependencies?
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