MAL-2026-6606: Malicious code in @concerns/i18n (npm)
The npm package @concerns/i18n 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 installed as a result. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @concerns/i18n package on npm is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eradicate all malicious components introduced. This threat is cataloged under MAL-2026-6606 and has no CVSS score assigned.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the @concerns/i18n package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @concerns/i18n package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system. Because full control of the computer may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software.
MAL-2026-6606: Malicious code in @concerns/i18n (npm)
Description
The npm package @concerns/i18n 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 installed as a result. 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 @concerns/i18n package on npm is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eradicate all malicious components introduced. This threat is cataloged under MAL-2026-6606 and has no CVSS score assigned.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the @concerns/i18n package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @concerns/i18n package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system. Because full control of the computer may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6606
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rp2m-w359-5cqp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed3327e9c79719934f54
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:09:55 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:22:25 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:44:57 UTC
Views: 3
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