MAL-2026-6608: Malicious code in @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common (npm)
The npm package @contenteditor-shared/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, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common npm package is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete compromise of the affected system, potentially granting an attacker full control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee the removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist even after removal of the package, as additional malicious software could have been installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common package immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components. Consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure full eradication of the compromise.
MAL-2026-6608: Malicious code in @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common (npm)
Description
The npm package @contenteditor-shared/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, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common npm package is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete compromise of the affected system, potentially granting an attacker full control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee the removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist even after removal of the package, as additional malicious software could have been installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common package immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components. Consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure full eradication of the compromise.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6608
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3v59-3pc3-p6qm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed3c27e9c7971993555e
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:04 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:24:22 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 01:05:28 UTC
Views: 3
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