MAL-2026-6930: Malicious code in annotator-harvardx (npm)
The npm package 'annotator-harvardx' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'annotator-harvardx' npm package is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system. This includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. The package should be removed, but due to the severity of the compromise, complete remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted machine. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'annotator-harvardx' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, making the system untrustworthy until fully remediated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'annotator-harvardx' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Assume the system is fully compromised and perform a thorough investigation and remediation. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6930: Malicious code in annotator-harvardx (npm)
Description
The npm package 'annotator-harvardx' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'annotator-harvardx' npm package is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system. This includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. The package should be removed, but due to the severity of the compromise, complete remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted machine. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'annotator-harvardx' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, making the system untrustworthy until fully remediated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'annotator-harvardx' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Assume the system is fully compromised and perform a thorough investigation and remediation. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6930
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hpvm-wxmp-gcxg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f10c9d9e3dbe328e1be
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:53:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 01:17:15 UTC
Views: 8
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