MAL-2026-6655: Malicious code in auth-state-service (npm)
The npm package 'auth-state-service' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'auth-state-service' npm package is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is documented under MAL-2026-6655 and GHSA-53ph-27qg-w52c. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure and theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'auth-state-service' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding the affected system from a clean state to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6655: Malicious code in auth-state-service (npm)
Description
The npm package 'auth-state-service' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'auth-state-service' npm package is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is documented under MAL-2026-6655 and GHSA-53ph-27qg-w52c. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure and theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'auth-state-service' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding the affected system from a clean state to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6655
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-53ph-27qg-w52c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed5727e9c79719936c26
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:31 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:31:25 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:23:52 UTC
Views: 4
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