MAL-2026-6738: Malicious code in @jacobtan/decode-sdk (npm)
The npm package @jacobtan/decode-sdk contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @jacobtan/decode-sdk npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an outside entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, secure machine. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to ensure complete remediation, as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the @jacobtan/decode-sdk package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, trusted device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems, as removing the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components.
MAL-2026-6738: Malicious code in @jacobtan/decode-sdk (npm)
Description
The npm package @jacobtan/decode-sdk contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @jacobtan/decode-sdk npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an outside entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, secure machine. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to ensure complete remediation, as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the @jacobtan/decode-sdk package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, trusted device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems, as removing the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6738
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3mg6-vg6x-m62v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc2c
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:56:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:56:13 UTC
Views: 3
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