MAL-2026-6900: Malicious code in txs-data (npm)
The npm package 'txs-data' version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that 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 different, uncompromised machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation, as full control of the system may have been given to an attacker.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'txs-data' npm package version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host computer. This compromise allows an attacker to gain full control over the system, potentially exfiltrating secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, secure environment. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'txs-data' version 1.0.1 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and credentials. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'txs-data' package version 1.0.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious.
MAL-2026-6900: Malicious code in txs-data (npm)
Description
The npm package 'txs-data' version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that 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 different, uncompromised machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation, as full control of the system may have been given to an attacker.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'txs-data' npm package version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host computer. This compromise allows an attacker to gain full control over the system, potentially exfiltrating secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, secure environment. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'txs-data' version 1.0.1 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and credentials. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'txs-data' package version 1.0.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6900
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w5pf-vc8f-rv6r"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342127e9c797195f9ac1
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 00:22:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 00:22:10 UTC
Views: 2
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