Summary
Togoder Security scanned the npm package inherits@2.0.4 on Oct 4, 2026. An AI review of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| inherits.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected; the code performs a standard feature detection to choose between util.inherits and a browser polyfill. |
| inherits_browser.js | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
Frequently asked questions
Is inherits safe to use?
Our AI source review of inherits@2.0.4 found no malicious code: no install-time payloads, credential theft, exfiltration, obfuscated loaders or backdoors.
Does inherits contain malware?
No malware was identified in inherits@2.0.4 when Togoder Security scanned it on Oct 4, 2026. A new version can still introduce malicious code, so scan the exact versions in your lockfile.
How was inherits checked?
Togoder Security downloaded the published npm package and had an AI model read its 2 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 inherits 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 inherits@2.0.4, cost nothing.