MAL-2026-6940: Malicious code in rnx-align-deps (npm)
The npm package 'rnx-align-deps' 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. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rnx-align-deps' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, attackers may have obtained control beyond the package itself, potentially installing additional malicious software. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. No patch or fix is available for the package itself, and removal alone is insufficient to ensure system security.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'rnx-align-deps' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise extends beyond the package, potentially including persistent malicious software. This represents a critical security breach with severe confidentiality, integrity, and availability implications.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'rnx-align-deps' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software, consider the affected system untrusted and perform a full forensic analysis or system rebuild. No official patch or fix is available for this malicious package; prevention by avoiding installation is critical.
MAL-2026-6940: Malicious code in rnx-align-deps (npm)
Description
The npm package 'rnx-align-deps' 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. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rnx-align-deps' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, attackers may have obtained control beyond the package itself, potentially installing additional malicious software. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. No patch or fix is available for the package itself, and removal alone is insufficient to ensure system security.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'rnx-align-deps' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise extends beyond the package, potentially including persistent malicious software. This represents a critical security breach with severe confidentiality, integrity, and availability implications.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'rnx-align-deps' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software, consider the affected system untrusted and perform a full forensic analysis or system rebuild. No official patch or fix is available for this malicious package; prevention by avoiding installation is critical.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6940
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-q28c-5m68-92hm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f10c9d9e3dbe328e1b5
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:53:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:53:13 UTC
Views: 2
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