# loose-envify@1.4.0 security report (npm)

- Verdict: **Needs review** (risk level: medium)
- Scanned: 2026-10-04T16:34:57.000Z
- Files reviewed: 5
- Findings: 2 low severity findings
- Report: https://security.togoder.click/npm/loose-envify
- Source: Togoder Security (https://security.togoder.click), AI source-code review

## Summary

Togoder Security scanned the npm package loose-envify@1.4.0 on Oct 4, 2026. An AI review of 5 source files produced 2 low severity findings. 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

### [low] environment variable harvesting

Finding ID: `NPS-673E924B8E21`

File: `index.js:3`

The module passes the entire process.env object into the loose-envify function. loose-envify is designed to replace process.env references with values from the provided environment object. While this is a legitimate and well-known package (used by browserify), passing the full environment allows any environment variables to potentially be exposed or transformed. This pattern is worth noting because environment variables can contain secrets, tokens, and credentials. If the dependency were replaced or compromised, it could access all environment variables.

### [low] dynamic module loading

Finding ID: `NPS-F609436C688F`

File: `index.js:3`

The code uses require('./loose-envify') to load a module that returns a function, which is then invoked with process.env. This is a common pattern but relies on a local file that was not included in the analysis. If the ./loose-envify file were malicious or tampered with, it could perform any operation with access to the full environment.

## Files reviewed

- `index.js` (medium): No overtly malicious code, but the module passes the complete process environment into a dependency, which could expose sensitive variables if the dependency is compromised or malicious.
- `cli.js` (safe): No malicious patterns detected
- `custom.js` (safe): Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed
- `loose-envify.js` (safe): No malicious patterns detected; the code is a legitimate browserify transform that replaces environment variable references in JavaScript files.
- `replace.js` (safe): Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed

AI analysis is guidance, not a guarantee. Methodology: https://security.togoder.click/methodology