Summary
Togoder Security scanned the npm package dotenv@17.2.3 on May 15, 2026. An AI review of 4 source files produced no findings. No malicious behavior, install-time payloads, credential theft or exfiltration were identified.
Findings
No findings. The reviewer saw nothing malicious or risky in this version.
Files reviewed
| File | Verdict | What the reviewer saw |
|---|---|---|
| cli-options.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected |
| config.js | safe | The code is a standard configuration loader for a CLI application that merges environment and command-line options without any malicious patterns. |
| env-options.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected |
| main.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected |
Affected version ranges
None of the 2 scanned versions of dotenv are flagged high or critical. The latest scanned version, 18.0.5, is medium risk. Only versions we have scanned are listed; unscanned versions between them are not covered.
| Versions | Verdict | Count | Range | Top findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.0.5 | Needs review | 1 | 18.0.5 | |
| 17.2.3 | No issues | 1 | 17.2.3 | |
| 16.4.5 – 16.6.1 | Not scanned | 3 | >=16.4.5 <=16.6.1 |
Full list, including published versions not scanned yet: version ranges API.
Scanned versions of dotenv
Frequently asked questions
Is dotenv safe to use?
Our AI source review of dotenv@17.2.3 found no malicious code: no install-time payloads, credential theft, exfiltration, obfuscated loaders or backdoors.
Does dotenv contain malware?
No malware was identified in dotenv@17.2.3 when Togoder Security scanned it on May 15, 2026. A new version can still introduce malicious code, so scan the exact versions in your lockfile.
How was dotenv checked?
Togoder Security downloaded the published npm package and had an AI model read its 4 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 dotenv together with the rest of my dependencies?
Upload your lockfile at https://security.togoder.click/scan or call the API documented at https://security.togoder.click/api-docs. Files that have already been scanned, like the ones in dotenv@17.2.3, cost nothing.