MAL-2026-6950: Malicious code in whs4_nmp (npm)
The whs4_nmp package in the npm ecosystem 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 does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as full control of the system may have been given to an attacker.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The whs4_nmp npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected computers. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to access all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as attackers may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Any system with the whs4_nmp package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and any connected resources.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the whs4_nmp package is recommended. However, because the system may be fully compromised, all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer must be rotated from a separate, trusted machine. Additional forensic analysis and system restoration or reimaging may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
MAL-2026-6950: Malicious code in whs4_nmp (npm)
Description
The whs4_nmp package in the npm ecosystem 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 does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as full control of the system may have been given to an attacker.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The whs4_nmp npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected computers. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to access all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as attackers may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Any system with the whs4_nmp package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and any connected resources.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the whs4_nmp package is recommended. However, because the system may be fully compromised, all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer must be rotated from a separate, trusted machine. Additional forensic analysis and system restoration or reimaging may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6950
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4fw4-5853-rqf8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f0cc9d9e3dbe328e01c
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:51:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:51:50 UTC
Views: 2
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