MAL-2026-6953: Malicious code in whs4_pnm (npm)
The whs4_pnm package in the npm ecosystem contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Removing the package alone does not guarantee the removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The whs4_pnm npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. The compromise is severe enough that all stored credentials and keys must be considered exposed and rotated from a separate machine. Due to the potential for persistent malicious code beyond the package itself, simple removal of the package does not ensure complete remediation.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the whs4_pnm package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated. The malicious package may have installed additional malware, so the system cannot be trusted even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the whs4_pnm package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may remain compromised beyond the presence of the package, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-6953: Malicious code in whs4_pnm (npm)
Description
The whs4_pnm package in the npm ecosystem contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Removing the package alone does not guarantee the removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The whs4_pnm npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. The compromise is severe enough that all stored credentials and keys must be considered exposed and rotated from a separate machine. Due to the potential for persistent malicious code beyond the package itself, simple removal of the package does not ensure complete remediation.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the whs4_pnm package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated. The malicious package may have installed additional malware, so the system cannot be trusted even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the whs4_pnm package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may remain compromised beyond the presence of the package, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6953
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-23v6-j5g5-7x9p"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f09c9d9e3dbe328dfa7
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:51:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:51:45 UTC
Views: 2
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