MAL-2026-6618: Malicious code in @experian-shared/services (npm)
The npm package @experian-shared/services contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @experian-shared/services npm package has been identified as containing malicious code. 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 uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch or fix.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. There is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software introduced by it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @experian-shared/services package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the compromised systems from a separate, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected hosts to ensure removal of all malicious components.
MAL-2026-6618: Malicious code in @experian-shared/services (npm)
Description
The npm package @experian-shared/services contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. 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 @experian-shared/services npm package has been identified as containing malicious code. 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 uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability with a patch or fix.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. There is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software introduced by it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @experian-shared/services package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the compromised systems from a separate, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected hosts to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6618
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vhf7-5xf6-3fwr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed4027e9c79719935632
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:08 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:25:51 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:53:47 UTC
Views: 3
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