MAL-2026-10298: Malicious code in changiairportpromax (npm)
The npm package 'changiairportpromax' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'changiairportpromax' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external attacker. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as residual malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be considered exposed. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'changiairportpromax' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors. There is no official patch or fix for this malicious package; mitigation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-10298: Malicious code in changiairportpromax (npm)
Description
The npm package 'changiairportpromax' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'changiairportpromax' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external attacker. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as residual malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be considered exposed. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'changiairportpromax' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors. There is no official patch or fix for this malicious package; mitigation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10298
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wfx2-wf73-jrc5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adb768715ace438f4b53
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:33:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:33:43 UTC
Views: 2
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