MAL-2026-6932: Malicious code in evm-typechain (npm)
The npm package 'evm-typechain' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise allows an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, but this alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine should be rotated from a separate, secure computer.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'evm-typechain' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to control the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine to mitigate ongoing risks.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'evm-typechain' package installed or running is considered fully compromised, meaning attackers may have complete control over the system. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The presence of the package indicates a severe security breach with high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'evm-typechain' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been given to an attacker, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package; prevention involves avoiding installation and removing the package if found.
MAL-2026-6932: Malicious code in evm-typechain (npm)
Description
The npm package 'evm-typechain' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise allows an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, but this alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine should be rotated from a separate, secure computer.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'evm-typechain' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to control the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine to mitigate ongoing risks.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'evm-typechain' package installed or running is considered fully compromised, meaning attackers may have complete control over the system. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The presence of the package indicates a severe security breach with high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'evm-typechain' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been given to an attacker, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package; prevention involves avoiding installation and removing the package if found.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6932
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c4gm-jp6q-h9hq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f0dc9d9e3dbe328e0f5
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:52:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:52:38 UTC
Views: 2
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