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MAL-2026-6671: Malicious code in wac-atl-context (npm)

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Critical
Published: 06/29/2026 (06/29/2026, 16:44:20 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: wac-atl-context

Description

The wac-atl-context package on npm contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, clean device is strongly advised.

Affected software

npmghsa
wac-atl-context

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/29/2026, 22:26:30 UTC

Technical Analysis

The npm package wac-atl-context has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate secret and key rotation from a separate device. The package removal alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity due to potential persistent malicious components.

Potential Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the wac-atl-context package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. The presence of this package indicates potential unauthorized control by an external entity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the wac-atl-context package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, uncompromised device. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious components, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6671
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-hx4g-w4gr-x32f"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a42ed4327e9c797199356de

Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:11 UTC

Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:26:30 UTC

Last updated: 06/30/2026, 01:16:59 UTC

Views: 4

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