MAL-2026-10674: Malicious code in jscrambler-metro-plugin (npm)
The jscrambler-metro-plugin npm package version 9.0.2 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The jscrambler-metro-plugin package version 9.0.2 distributed via npm contains embedded malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability, and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Any system with jscrambler-metro-plugin version 9.0.2 installed or running is considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and persistent control by an attacker. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be rotated from a secure, unaffected environment. The compromise may extend beyond the package itself, making remediation complex.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the jscrambler-metro-plugin package version 9.0.2 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored or used on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a different, secure system. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring from a known good backup rather than relying solely on package removal. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-10674: Malicious code in jscrambler-metro-plugin (npm)
Description
The jscrambler-metro-plugin npm package version 9.0.2 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The jscrambler-metro-plugin package version 9.0.2 distributed via npm contains embedded malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability, and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Any system with jscrambler-metro-plugin version 9.0.2 installed or running is considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and persistent control by an attacker. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be rotated from a secure, unaffected environment. The compromise may extend beyond the package itself, making remediation complex.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the jscrambler-metro-plugin package version 9.0.2 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored or used on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a different, secure system. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring from a known good backup rather than relying solely on package removal. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10674
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v442-7fpg-636g"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a577ecf68715ace43b3f2ac
Added to database: 07/15/2026, 12:36:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:41:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/16/2026, 03:34:28 UTC
Views: 5
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