MAL-2026-6859: Malicious code in older_morgan (npm)
The npm package 'older_morgan' versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 contain 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 separate, secure device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'older_morgan' npm package versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 are identified as malicious. Installation or execution of these versions results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, uncompromised system is necessary to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the affected package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and must be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'older_morgan' package versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 from affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because the system may remain compromised even after removal, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure all malicious components are eradicated.
MAL-2026-6859: Malicious code in older_morgan (npm)
Description
The npm package 'older_morgan' versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 contain 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 separate, secure device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'older_morgan' npm package versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 are identified as malicious. Installation or execution of these versions results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, uncompromised system is necessary to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the affected package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and must be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'older_morgan' package versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 from affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because the system may remain compromised even after removal, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure all malicious components are eradicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6859
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3h54-5c65-vwjj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343227e9c797195fa7e9
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 00:06:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 00:06:34 UTC
Views: 2
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