webpack-dev-middleware

npm

Is webpack-dev-middleware safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged webpack-dev-middleware v7.4.5 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 85/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.

Install (safety-checked)

webpack-dev-middleware Has Warnings

Warnings detected due to potential concerns

warning
CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

Risk Indicators

  • Can spawn child processes

brin Recommendations

  • This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.

Install with brin add webpack-dev-middleware to automatically apply these checks before installation.

This is an automated, point-in-time assessment and may contain errors. Findings are risk indicators, not confirmed threats. Security posture may change over time. Maintainers can dispute findings via the brin review process.

webpack-dev-middleware Capabilities & Permissions

What webpack-dev-middleware can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.

Filesystem Access

Writes to the filesystem.

/home/ (r).env (w)

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

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webpack-dev-middleware Documentation & Source Code

For the full webpack-dev-middleware README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

Frequently asked questions about webpack-dev-middleware safety

Weekly Downloads

21.9M

Version

7.4.5

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Feb 1, 2026

Trust Score

85/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Filesystem

Writes files

Process

Spawns child processes

Is webpack-dev-middleware Safe? | npm Safety Scan - brin