# xmlchars@2.2.0 security report (npm)

- Verdict: **No issues** (risk level: safe)
- Scanned: 2026-10-06T14:25:21.000Z
- Files reviewed: 5
- Findings: 1 low severity finding
- Report: https://security.togoder.click/npm/xmlchars
- Source: Togoder Security (https://security.togoder.click), AI source-code review

## Summary

Togoder Security scanned the npm package xmlchars@2.2.0 on Oct 6, 2026. An AI review of 5 source files produced 1 low severity finding. No malicious behavior, install-time payloads, credential theft or exfiltration were identified.

## Findings

### [low] deprecation warning

Finding ID: `NPS-64FDAACEAD0D`

File: `xmlchars.js:16`

The module logs a deprecation warning via console.warn at import time. This is benign and expected behavior for a deprecated package.

## Files reviewed

- `xml/1.0/ed4.js` (safe): No malicious patterns detected; the file only defines XML 1.0 character class constants and corresponding regular expressions.
- `xml/1.0/ed5.js` (safe): Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed
- `xml/1.1/ed2.js` (safe): Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed
- `xmlchars.js` (safe): No malicious patterns detected; the file only defines XML character class utilities and emits a benign deprecation warning.
- `xmlns/1.0/ed3.js` (safe): Cleared by Jev triage; no further analysis needed

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