MAL-2026-10118: Malicious code in execfences (npm)
The npm package 'execfences' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity, risking exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'execfences' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, allowing an attacker to gain control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets on the affected machine should be considered exposed and rotated from a secure, unaffected environment. Simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'execfences' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys is likely, necessitating immediate credential rotation. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'execfences' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
MAL-2026-10118: Malicious code in execfences (npm)
Description
The npm package 'execfences' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity, risking exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'execfences' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, allowing an attacker to gain control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets on the affected machine should be considered exposed and rotated from a secure, unaffected environment. Simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'execfences' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys is likely, necessitating immediate credential rotation. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'execfences' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10118
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-34gj-pgfv-8qgf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a520efb68715ace4391e889
Added to database: 07/11/2026, 09:38:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 10:15:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/11/2026, 11:01:21 UTC
Views: 6
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