Is Express Safe?
Express — Nerq Trust Score 86.0/100 (A grade). Based on analysis of 5 trust dimensions, it is considered safe to use. Last updated: 2026-03-30.
Yes, Express is safe to use. Express is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 86.0/100 (A). It is recommended for production use. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-30. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Express safe?
YES — Express has a Nerq Trust Score of 86.0/100 (A). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for production use — review the full report below for specific considerations.
What is Express's trust score?
Express has a Nerq Trust Score of 86.0/100, earning a A grade. This score is based on 5 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Express?
Express's strongest signal is overall trust at 86.0/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It meets the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.
What is Express and who maintains it?
| Author | jonchurch |
| Category | npm |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Express
What is Express?
Express is a Node.js package — Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework.
How to Verify Safety
Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.
You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=express
Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages
When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.
Trust Assessment
Express has a Nerq Trust Score of 50/100 (C-) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Express has a Trust Score of 50/100 (C-).
- Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
Detailed Score Analysis
| Dimension | Score |
|---|---|
| Privacy | 50/100 |
| Reliability | 60/100 |
| Transparency | 50/100 |
| Maintenance | 60/100 |
Based on 4 dimensions. Data from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard.
What data does Express collect?
Express is a Node.js package maintained by jonchurch.
As a development package, Express does not directly collect end-user personal data. However, applications built with it may collect data depending on implementation. Privacy score: 50/100.
Review the package's dependencies for potential supply chain risks. Run your package manager's audit command regularly.
Full analysis: Express Privacy Report · Privacy review
Is Express secure?
Security score: under assessment. Express has 0 known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in the National Vulnerability Database. This is a clean record.
License information not available. Open-source packages allow independent security review of the source code.
Run your package manager's audit command (`npm audit`, `pip audit`, `cargo audit`) to check for known vulnerabilities in your dependency tree.
Full analysis: Express Security Report
Express Across Platforms
Same developer/company in other registries:
How we calculated this score
Express's trust score of 86.0/100 (A) is computed from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. The score reflects 4 independent dimensions: privacy (50/100), reliability (60/100), transparency (50/100), maintenance (60/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.
Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.
This page was last reviewed on March 30, 2026. Data version: 0.0.
Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)
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