MAL-2026-6933: Malicious code in hook-augmenting-module (npm)
The hook-augmenting-module npm package 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, trusted computer. Removing the package alone may not fully eradicate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The hook-augmenting-module npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, secure environment. Removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Any system with the hook-augmenting-module package installed or running is considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, posing a high risk of data theft, system manipulation, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the hook-augmenting-module package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure complete eradication of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6933: Malicious code in hook-augmenting-module (npm)
Description
The hook-augmenting-module npm package 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, trusted computer. Removing the package alone may not fully eradicate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The hook-augmenting-module npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, secure environment. Removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Any system with the hook-augmenting-module package installed or running is considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, posing a high risk of data theft, system manipulation, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the hook-augmenting-module package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure complete eradication of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6933
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-53f9-qr7j-x48v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f10c9d9e3dbe328e1bb
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:53:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 00:16:42 UTC
Views: 5
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