MAL-2026-6742: Malicious code in alder_morrgan (npm)
The npm package 'alder_morrgan' 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 may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'alder_morrgan' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment is advised to mitigate ongoing risks.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'alder_morrgan' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected environment to ensure complete remediation. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
MAL-2026-6742: Malicious code in alder_morrgan (npm)
Description
The npm package 'alder_morrgan' 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 may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'alder_morrgan' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment is advised to mitigate ongoing risks.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'alder_morrgan' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected environment to ensure complete remediation. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6742
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-j23f-jg9h-gjmc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc20
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:55:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:55:45 UTC
Views: 3
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