MAL-2026-6505: Malicious code in pino-zod (npm)
The npm package 'pino-zod' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. 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 'pino-zod' package on npm has been identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment is required to mitigate potential damage.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'pino-zod' package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'pino-zod' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because the system is fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; mitigation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6505: Malicious code in pino-zod (npm)
Description
The npm package 'pino-zod' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. 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 'pino-zod' package on npm has been identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment is required to mitigate potential damage.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'pino-zod' package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'pino-zod' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because the system is fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; mitigation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6505
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-j7hj-qc4f-x92f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a3ef7be27e9c79719ffd51a
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 22:05:50 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 22:34:14 UTC
Last updated: 06/26/2026, 22:34:14 UTC
Views: 2
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