Summary
Togoder Security scanned the npm package safe-buffer@5.2.1 on Oct 4, 2026. An AI review of 1 source file 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 |
|---|---|---|
| index.js | safe | This is the legitimate safe-buffer polyfill library with no malicious patterns, obfuscation, network activity, or file system access. |
Affected version ranges
None of the 2 scanned versions of safe-buffer are flagged high or critical. The latest scanned version, 5.2.1, is clean. Only versions we have scanned are listed; unscanned versions between them are not covered.
Full list, including published versions not scanned yet: version ranges API.
Scanned versions of safe-buffer
Frequently asked questions
Is safe-buffer safe to use?
Our AI source review of safe-buffer@5.2.1 found no malicious code: no install-time payloads, credential theft, exfiltration, obfuscated loaders or backdoors.
Does safe-buffer contain malware?
No malware was identified in safe-buffer@5.2.1 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 safe-buffer 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 safe-buffer 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 safe-buffer@5.2.1, cost nothing.