MAL-2026-10297: Malicious code in captainindia (npm)
The captainindia npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants an attacker full control over the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine is strongly advised, using a different, secure computer.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The captainindia package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installing or running this package results in a full system compromise, allowing an attacker to gain complete control over the affected computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends considering all secrets and keys on the system as compromised and rotating them immediately from a separate, secure environment.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the captainindia package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the captainindia package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system using a different, secure computer. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
MAL-2026-10297: Malicious code in captainindia (npm)
Description
The captainindia npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants an attacker full control over the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine is strongly advised, using a different, secure computer.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The captainindia package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installing or running this package results in a full system compromise, allowing an attacker to gain complete control over the affected computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends considering all secrets and keys on the system as compromised and rotating them immediately from a separate, secure environment.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the captainindia package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the captainindia package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system using a different, secure computer. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10297
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-j4pr-j9jm-rj9c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54addc68715ace438f5ac8
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:43:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:43:43 UTC
Views: 2
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