MAL-2026-6633: Malicious code in @ms-ows/logging (npm)
The @ms-ows/logging npm package 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 system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software or backdoors introduced by the package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @ms-ows/logging package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package leads to a full compromise of the host system. Due to the nature of the compromise, attackers may have gained persistent control, making remediation beyond package removal necessary. There is no CVSS score assigned, and no patch or fix is available. The vendor has not provided an official advisory or remediation guidance. This is a supply chain attack vector via a malicious npm package.
Potential Impact
Any system with the @ms-ows/logging package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have access to all stored secrets and keys on the system. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to restore system trustworthiness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @ms-ows/logging package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as full control may have been given to an attacker. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6633: Malicious code in @ms-ows/logging (npm)
Description
The @ms-ows/logging npm package 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 system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software or backdoors introduced by the package.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @ms-ows/logging package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package leads to a full compromise of the host system. Due to the nature of the compromise, attackers may have gained persistent control, making remediation beyond package removal necessary. There is no CVSS score assigned, and no patch or fix is available. The vendor has not provided an official advisory or remediation guidance. This is a supply chain attack vector via a malicious npm package.
Potential Impact
Any system with the @ms-ows/logging package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have access to all stored secrets and keys on the system. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to restore system trustworthiness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @ms-ows/logging package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as full control may have been given to an attacker. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6633
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-46wp-9qm3-2vv4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed3327e9c79719934f69
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:09:55 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:23:09 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:53:41 UTC
Views: 4
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