# resolve-from@4.0.0 security report (npm)

- Verdict: **Needs review** (risk level: medium)
- Scanned: 2026-10-06T14:24:22.000Z
- Files reviewed: 1
- Findings: 2 low severity findings
- Report: https://security.togoder.click/npm/resolve-from@4.0.0
- Source: Togoder Security (https://security.togoder.click), AI source-code review

## Summary

Togoder Security scanned the npm package resolve-from@4.0.0 on Oct 6, 2026. An AI review of 1 source file 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] Potential path traversal or unintended module loading

Finding ID: `NPS-59FF4DD3F0C0`

File: `index.js:20`

The function resolves module paths relative to a given directory. If an attacker can control the fromDir or moduleId parameters, they could potentially resolve and load modules from arbitrary locations. However, the module does not actually load the resolved module—it only returns the resolved path. This limits the risk.

### [low] Dynamic module resolution using internal Node.js API

Finding ID: `NPS-50B7714A4F1C`

File: `index.js:22`

The code uses the private/internal Module._resolveFilename and Module._nodeModulePaths APIs. These are not part of the public API and their behavior can change between Node.js versions. While not inherently malicious, using internal APIs is fragile and can be a red flag if combined with other suspicious behavior. It allows resolving module paths from arbitrary directories, which could be used to load unexpected modules if input is attacker-controlled.

## Files reviewed

- `index.js` (medium): The code uses internal Node.js module resolution APIs but does not exhibit malicious behavior such as data exfiltration, credential harvesting, or code execution.

## Version ranges

None of the 2 scanned versions of resolve-from are flagged high or critical. The latest scanned version, 5.0.0, is medium risk. Only versions we have scanned are listed; unscanned versions between them are not covered.

- 4.0.0 – 5.0.0 (`>=4.0.0 <=5.0.0`): medium
- 3.0.0 (`3.0.0`): not scanned

## Scanned versions

- [5.0.0](https://security.togoder.click/npm/resolve-from@5.0.0): medium, 2026-10-06T14:24:23.000Z
- [4.0.0](https://security.togoder.click/npm/resolve-from@4.0.0): medium, 2026-10-06T14:24:22.000Z

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