MAL-2026-6666: Malicious code in magwien.sys (npm)
The npm package magwien.sys contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Removing the package alone does not guarantee full remediation, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package magwien.sys is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected computers. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the depth of compromise, simple removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious components or backdoors introduced. Immediate secret/key rotation from a separate secure environment is strongly advised to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Complete system compromise on any computer with the magwien.sys package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk of exposure or theft. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the magwien.sys package from affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure machine. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6666: Malicious code in magwien.sys (npm)
Description
The npm package magwien.sys contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Removing the package alone does not guarantee full remediation, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package magwien.sys is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected computers. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the depth of compromise, simple removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious components or backdoors introduced. Immediate secret/key rotation from a separate secure environment is strongly advised to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Complete system compromise on any computer with the magwien.sys package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk of exposure or theft. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the magwien.sys package from affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure machine. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system 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-2026-6666
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7rgq-99ww-vfgr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed4327e9c797199356d2
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:11 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:26:09 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:39:12 UTC
Views: 2
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