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MAL-2026-6623: Malicious code in @gartnerx/gx-npm-messenger-util (npm)

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Critical
Published: 06/29/2026 (06/29/2026, 16:44:20 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @gartnerx/gx-npm-messenger-util

Description

The npm package @gartnerx/gx-npm-messenger-util contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.

Affected software

npmghsa
@gartnerx/gx-npm-messenger-util

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/29/2026, 22:26:58 UTC

Technical Analysis

The @gartnerx/gx-npm-messenger-util package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated from a secure environment. Removal of the package does not ensure complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.

Potential Impact

Complete system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the compromised machine. Potential persistence of malicious software beyond the presence of the package itself.

Mitigation Recommendations

Immediately remove the @gartnerx/gx-npm-messenger-util package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machine using a different, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6623
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-9vfc-98mc-g3p5"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a42ed4627e9c79719935bcc

Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:14 UTC

Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:26:58 UTC

Last updated: 06/30/2026, 01:04:18 UTC

Views: 2

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