MAL-2026-6667: Malicious code in player-core-ui (npm)
The player-core-ui npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise allows an attacker full control over the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The player-core-ui package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, granting attackers control over the machine and access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package will not necessarily remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret/key rotation from a different, secure system and removal of the package to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the player-core-ui package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the player-core-ui package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
MAL-2026-6667: Malicious code in player-core-ui (npm)
Description
The player-core-ui npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise allows an attacker full control over the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The player-core-ui package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, granting attackers control over the machine and access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package will not necessarily remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret/key rotation from a different, secure system and removal of the package to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the player-core-ui package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the player-core-ui package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6667
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6x4r-gq74-hx6w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed4627e9c79719935bd5
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:14 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:27:17 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:39:16 UTC
Views: 4
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