MAL-2026-6812: Malicious code in cookie-ease (npm)
The npm package 'cookie-ease' contains malicious code in multiple specific versions. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, as the malicious code may grant an attacker full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system is advised. Removing the package alone may not fully eliminate the threat due to potential persistence of malicious software.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'cookie-ease' npm package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.5 through 1.0.9, and 1.1.1 through 1.1.5 include malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of these versions can lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to access secrets and keys. The advisory warns that removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as attackers may have established persistence beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected 'cookie-ease' package versions installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, including access to sensitive secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical security risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove all affected versions of the 'cookie-ease' package from the system. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is likely, conduct a thorough investigation and consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fixed version is currently indicated; therefore, avoidance of these versions is essential.
MAL-2026-6812: Malicious code in cookie-ease (npm)
Description
The npm package 'cookie-ease' contains malicious code in multiple specific versions. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, as the malicious code may grant an attacker full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system is advised. Removing the package alone may not fully eliminate the threat due to potential persistence of malicious software.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'cookie-ease' npm package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.5 through 1.0.9, and 1.1.1 through 1.1.5 include malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of these versions can lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to access secrets and keys. The advisory warns that removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as attackers may have established persistence beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected 'cookie-ease' package versions installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, including access to sensitive secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical security risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove all affected versions of the 'cookie-ease' package from the system. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is likely, conduct a thorough investigation and consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fixed version is currently indicated; therefore, avoidance of these versions is essential.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6812
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-prqq-9q57-x2pq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c344227e9c797195fb55e
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:27:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:27:29 UTC
Views: 2
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