Summary
Togoder Security scanned the npm package require-from-string@2.0.2 on Oct 6, 2026. An AI review of 1 source file produced 1 medium, 1 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 2
Dynamic code execution
NPS-4579D206E047
The module uses Module._compile to execute arbitrary code passed as a string. This is the core functionality of the 'require-from-string' package, but it represents a dynamic code execution capability that could be abused if the input code is not trusted. However, this is the intended purpose of the package.
Dynamic module loading
NPS-A8CD8265D235
The function manipulates the Node.js module system by creating a new Module instance and setting its paths, then compiling and executing the provided code. This bypasses normal module loading mechanisms and could be used to load malicious code, but again, this is the package's purpose.
Files reviewed
| File | Verdict | What the reviewer saw |
|---|---|---|
| index.js | medium | The code is a legitimate utility for requiring modules from strings, but its core functionality involves dynamic code execution and module loading, which are inherently risky if misused. |
Scanned versions of require-from-string
| Version | Verdict | Files | Scanned |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.2 | Needs review | 1 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is require-from-string safe to use?
No confirmed malware was found in require-from-string@2.0.2, but the review flagged 1 medium, 1 low severity findings for risky patterns worth checking before you rely on it.
Does require-from-string contain malware?
No malware was identified in require-from-string@2.0.2 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 require-from-string checked?
Togoder Security downloaded the published npm package and had an AI model read its 1 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 require-from-string together with the rest of my dependencies?
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