Summary
Togoder Security scanned the npm package meow@13.2.0 on Oct 6, 2026. An AI review of 5 source files produced 4 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 4
Dynamic code execution not present
NPS-FD944868CA28
No eval, exec, new Function, or dynamic imports are used. The code only imports from local dependencies.
No file system or network operations
NPS-94C71C07BFCF
The code does not perform any file system reads/writes, network requests, or spawn child processes. It only manipulates in-memory data and exits the process.
Potential data exfiltration via process.exit and console output
NPS-64FDC8E6D851
The code uses process.exit() and console.log() to output information, which is normal for CLI tools but could theoretically be used to leak data if the help text or version contains sensitive information. However, this is expected behavior for a CLI argument parser like meow.
Use of process.exit
NPS-95A68AFBEF41
The code calls process.exit() in showHelp and showVersion functions. This is standard for CLI tools but could be used to terminate processes unexpectedly. Not inherently malicious.
Files reviewed
| File | Verdict | What the reviewer saw |
|---|---|---|
| build/index.js | medium | The code appears to be a legitimate CLI argument parser (meow) with no malicious patterns, though it uses process.exit and console.log which are standard for CLI tools. |
| build/options.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected |
| build/parser.js | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
| build/utils.js | safe | Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed |
| build/validate.js | safe | No malicious patterns detected; the code performs CLI flag validation and error reporting without any security-sensitive operations. |
Scanned versions of meow
| Version | Verdict | Files | Scanned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.2.0 | Needs review | 5 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is meow safe to use?
No confirmed malware was found in meow@13.2.0, but the review flagged 4 low severity findings for risky patterns worth checking before you rely on it.
Does meow contain malware?
No malware was identified in meow@13.2.0 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 meow checked?
Togoder Security downloaded the published npm package and had an AI model read its 5 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 meow together with the rest of my dependencies?
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