MAL-2026-6804: Malicious code in bigint.os (npm)
The bigint.os npm package versions 5.0.5 through 5.0.8 contain malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate secret and key rotation from a different machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The bigint.os package versions =5.0.5, =5.0.6, =5.0.7, and =5.0.8 distributed via npm contain malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation of these versions can lead to complete control by an attacker, necessitating secret and key rotation from a separate trusted environment. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected bigint.os versions installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise requires immediate security incident response, including key rotation from a secure environment and thorough system remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the affected bigint.os package versions immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is possible, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary beyond package removal. No official patch or fix is indicated; therefore, avoid using these versions entirely.
MAL-2026-6804: Malicious code in bigint.os (npm)
Description
The bigint.os npm package versions 5.0.5 through 5.0.8 contain malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate secret and key rotation from a different machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The bigint.os package versions =5.0.5, =5.0.6, =5.0.7, and =5.0.8 distributed via npm contain malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation of these versions can lead to complete control by an attacker, necessitating secret and key rotation from a separate trusted environment. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected bigint.os versions installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise requires immediate security incident response, including key rotation from a secure environment and thorough system remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the affected bigint.os package versions immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is possible, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary beyond package removal. No official patch or fix is indicated; therefore, avoid using these versions entirely.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6804
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p7gp-vr2w-gxcq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c344327e9c797195fb5d9
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:38:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:38:38 UTC
Views: 2
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