MAL-2026-6607: Malicious code in @content-editor/common (npm)
The npm package '@content-editor/common' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker to access all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The '@content-editor/common' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the infection, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps to secure credentials from a separate, trusted environment.
Potential Impact
Any system with the '@content-editor/common' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with attackers potentially having access to all stored secrets and keys. This represents a complete breach of system integrity and confidentiality. The malicious code may persist beyond removal of the package, increasing the risk of ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the '@content-editor/common' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-6607: Malicious code in @content-editor/common (npm)
Description
The npm package '@content-editor/common' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker to access all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The '@content-editor/common' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the infection, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps to secure credentials from a separate, trusted environment.
Potential Impact
Any system with the '@content-editor/common' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with attackers potentially having access to all stored secrets and keys. This represents a complete breach of system integrity and confidentiality. The malicious code may persist beyond removal of the package, increasing the risk of ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the '@content-editor/common' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6607
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wwc7-v7xr-q4pc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed3c27e9c79719935561
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:04 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:24:27 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 01:20:26 UTC
Views: 3
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