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MAL-2026-6938: Malicious code in pinokio-redis (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/07/2026 (07/07/2026, 16:00:26 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: pinokio-redis

Description

The npm package 'pinokio-redis' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer is advised.

Affected software

npmghsa
pinokio-redis

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/08/2026, 13:52:27 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'pinokio-redis' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, can fully compromise the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors established by the attacker. The threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a conventional vulnerability and does not have a CVSS score. No known exploits in the wild are reported at this time.

Potential Impact

Any system with 'pinokio-redis' installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and any connected resources.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the 'pinokio-redis' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is possible, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure all malicious artifacts are removed. No official patch or fix is available since this is a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6938
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-3gfp-7x5j-mp63"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a4e4f0dc9d9e3dbe328e0f2

Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:21 UTC

Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:52:27 UTC

Last updated: 07/09/2026, 03:23:39 UTC

Views: 3

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