MAL-2026-6661: Malicious code in clx-cookieparser (npm)
The clx-cookieparser package on npm contains malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. 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 system from a different, clean computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The clx-cookieparser npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. The compromise is severe enough that full control may have been given to an external attacker. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating affected systems as fully compromised and rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, secure environment.
Potential Impact
Systems with the clx-cookieparser package installed or running are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the system. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. Removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation due to possible persistence mechanisms or additional malware installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the clx-cookieparser package immediately. Treat the affected system as fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Because full remediation cannot be guaranteed by package removal alone, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known good backup.
MAL-2026-6661: Malicious code in clx-cookieparser (npm)
Description
The clx-cookieparser package on npm contains malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. 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 system from a different, clean computer is strongly advised.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The clx-cookieparser npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. The compromise is severe enough that full control may have been given to an external attacker. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating affected systems as fully compromised and rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, secure environment.
Potential Impact
Systems with the clx-cookieparser package installed or running are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the system. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. Removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation due to possible persistence mechanisms or additional malware installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the clx-cookieparser package immediately. Treat the affected system as fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Because full remediation cannot be guaranteed by package removal alone, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known good backup.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6661
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jpg2-3r22-63v7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed4b27e9c79719935d2d
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:19 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:27:44 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:32:08 UTC
Views: 3
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