MAL-2026-10318: Malicious code in ishowfeet16 (npm)
The npm package 'ishowfeet16' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ishowfeet16' npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed, can fully compromise the host computer. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package installed as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps to secure credentials from a different, trusted environment.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'ishowfeet16' package installed is considered fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have gained persistent control, and the presence of the package indicates a high likelihood of unauthorized access and potential data exfiltration or further system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ishowfeet16' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-10318: Malicious code in ishowfeet16 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'ishowfeet16' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ishowfeet16' npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed, can fully compromise the host computer. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package installed as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps to secure credentials from a different, trusted environment.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'ishowfeet16' package installed is considered fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have gained persistent control, and the presence of the package indicates a high likelihood of unauthorized access and potential data exfiltration or further system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ishowfeet16' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10318
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xw6j-q5gf-j66q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adcf68715ace438f55d9
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:39:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 13:54:18 UTC
Views: 3
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