MAL-2026-6657: Malicious code in authsessionbridge (npm)
The npm package 'authsessionbridge' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'authsessionbridge' package distributed via npm has been identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to control the machine and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'authsessionbridge' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'authsessionbridge' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider rebuilding affected systems from known good backups or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete remediation.
MAL-2026-6657: Malicious code in authsessionbridge (npm)
Description
The npm package 'authsessionbridge' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or running. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'authsessionbridge' package distributed via npm has been identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to control the machine and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'authsessionbridge' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'authsessionbridge' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider rebuilding affected systems from known good backups or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6657
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-m936-8h93-fqm9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed5727e9c79719936c23
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:31 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:31:21 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:23:52 UTC
Views: 4
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