MAL-2026-6957: Malicious code in nodemon-node (npm)
The nodemon-node package on npm contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The nodemon-node npm package is identified as containing malicious code that results in full system compromise upon installation or execution. The compromise extends to all stored secrets and keys, which must be considered exposed. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is cataloged under MAL-2026-6957 and GHSA-58j3-rgh4-9rjc, with no CVSS score assigned. No patch or fix is available, and the package should be removed immediately.
Potential Impact
Any system with the nodemon-node package installed or running is fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, making the system untrustworthy until fully remediated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the nodemon-node package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent unauthorized access. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system. No official patch or fix is available; avoidance and removal are the only mitigations.
MAL-2026-6957: Malicious code in nodemon-node (npm)
Description
The nodemon-node package on npm contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The nodemon-node npm package is identified as containing malicious code that results in full system compromise upon installation or execution. The compromise extends to all stored secrets and keys, which must be considered exposed. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is cataloged under MAL-2026-6957 and GHSA-58j3-rgh4-9rjc, with no CVSS score assigned. No patch or fix is available, and the package should be removed immediately.
Potential Impact
Any system with the nodemon-node package installed or running is fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, making the system untrustworthy until fully remediated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the nodemon-node package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent unauthorized access. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system. No official patch or fix is available; avoidance and removal are the only mitigations.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6957
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-58j3-rgh4-9rjc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4ee3c9d9e3dbe3289686
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:37:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:37:40 UTC
Views: 2
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