MAL-2026-10697: Malicious code in websight-p2p (npm)
The npm package 'websight-p2p' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different device is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'websight-p2p' package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code that grants full control of the host computer to an attacker. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete compromise of the affected system. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'websight-p2p' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, implying potential unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and persistent control by an attacker. All credentials and secrets stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated promptly. The presence of this package undermines system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'websight-p2p' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, further forensic analysis and system restoration from a trusted backup are recommended. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-10697: Malicious code in websight-p2p (npm)
Description
The npm package 'websight-p2p' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different device is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'websight-p2p' package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code that grants full control of the host computer to an attacker. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete compromise of the affected system. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'websight-p2p' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, implying potential unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and persistent control by an attacker. All credentials and secrets stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated promptly. The presence of this package undermines system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'websight-p2p' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, further forensic analysis and system restoration from a trusted backup are recommended. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10697
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f4xq-pw58-878h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a58b3f068715ace43d65bc3
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 10:35:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 10:42:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/16/2026, 10:42:33 UTC
Views: 2
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