MAL-2026-6637: Malicious code in @planetlabs/admin-ng (npm)
The npm package @planetlabs/admin-ng contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package results in full system compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package 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 @planetlabs/admin-ng 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 secrets and keys stored on the system. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced. The advisory recommends considering any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps including secret rotation from a clean environment.
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 exposed. Removal of the package alone does not ensure complete remediation, as additional malicious software may persist.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @planetlabs/admin-ng package immediately. Treat any affected system as fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious software, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system.
MAL-2026-6637: Malicious code in @planetlabs/admin-ng (npm)
Description
The npm package @planetlabs/admin-ng contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package results in full system compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package 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 @planetlabs/admin-ng 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 secrets and keys stored on the system. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced. The advisory recommends considering any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps including secret rotation from a clean environment.
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 exposed. Removal of the package alone does not ensure complete remediation, as additional malicious software may persist.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @planetlabs/admin-ng package immediately. Treat any affected system as fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious software, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6637
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4x72-8x46-jqmw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed3327e9c79719934f66
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:09:55 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:22:59 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:44:57 UTC
Views: 4
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