MAL-2026-6643: Malicious code in @reference-web/pmp-i18n (npm)
The npm package @reference-web/pmp-i18n contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer is strongly advised, using a different, secure machine.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package @reference-web/pmp-i18n has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer, potentially allowing attackers to control the system and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eradicate all malicious components. This threat is catalogued under MAL-2026-6643 and GHSA-m6f5-jgw6-8m97. No CVSS score or patch information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @reference-web/pmp-i18n package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised computer, performing this rotation from a different, secure machine. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6643: Malicious code in @reference-web/pmp-i18n (npm)
Description
The npm package @reference-web/pmp-i18n contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer is strongly advised, using a different, secure machine.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package @reference-web/pmp-i18n has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer, potentially allowing attackers to control the system and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eradicate all malicious components. This threat is catalogued under MAL-2026-6643 and GHSA-m6f5-jgw6-8m97. No CVSS score or patch information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @reference-web/pmp-i18n package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised computer, performing this rotation from a different, secure machine. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6643
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-m6f5-jgw6-8m97"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed4027e9c79719935617
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:08 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:25:05 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:51:54 UTC
Views: 4
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