MAL-2026-6747: Malicious code in web-api-node (npm)
The npm package 'web-api-node' contains malicious code that fully 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 separate, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'web-api-node' package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be considered exposed and rotated from a different, secure environment. Removal of the package does not ensure complete remediation, as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistence beyond removal of the malicious package, leading to ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'web-api-node' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer using a separate, secure device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
MAL-2026-6747: Malicious code in web-api-node (npm)
Description
The npm package 'web-api-node' contains malicious code that fully 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 separate, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'web-api-node' package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be considered exposed and rotated from a different, secure environment. Removal of the package does not ensure complete remediation, as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistence beyond removal of the malicious package, leading to ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'web-api-node' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer using a separate, secure device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6747
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-j69c-7q52-h87f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc14
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:55:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/04/2026, 03:27:11 UTC
Views: 22
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