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MAL-2026-6639: Malicious code in @postman-app-monolith/renderer (npm)

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Critical
Published: 06/29/2026 (06/29/2026, 16:53:13 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @postman-app-monolith/renderer

Description

The @postman-app-monolith/renderer npm package contains malicious code that fully 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 computer. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.

Affected software

npmghsa
@postman-app-monolith/renderer

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/29/2026, 22:23:25 UTC

Technical Analysis

This threat involves a malicious npm package named @postman-app-monolith/renderer. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials on the affected system must be considered exposed and rotated from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure eradication of the attacker’s presence.

Potential Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself, making remediation difficult without complete system recovery.

Mitigation Recommendations

Immediately remove the @postman-app-monolith/renderer package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted device. Consider full system reimaging or restoration from a known good backup to ensure removal of all malicious components, as simply uninstalling the package may not eliminate the attacker’s foothold.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6639
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-jv69-xjcr-5hx9"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a42ed3927e9c797199354db

Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:01 UTC

Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:23:25 UTC

Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:53:13 UTC

Views: 3

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