MAL-2026-10304: Malicious code in howmanygreatbritain (npm)
The npm package 'howmanygreatbritain' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately 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 'howmanygreatbritain' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or executed should be considered fully compromised. This implies that attackers may have gained complete control over the affected system. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised machine. Due to the depth of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure complete remediation.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'howmanygreatbritain' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, trusted computer to prevent unauthorized access. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough investigation and remediation beyond package removal.
MAL-2026-10304: Malicious code in howmanygreatbritain (npm)
Description
The npm package 'howmanygreatbritain' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately 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 'howmanygreatbritain' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or executed should be considered fully compromised. This implies that attackers may have gained complete control over the affected system. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised machine. Due to the depth of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure complete remediation.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'howmanygreatbritain' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, trusted computer to prevent unauthorized access. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough investigation and remediation beyond package removal.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10304
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-fqc5-3x3h-cwmh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adae68715ace438f4a1f
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:42 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:32:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:32:22 UTC
Views: 2
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