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MAL-2026-6963: Malicious code in karem-dp (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/08/2026 (07/08/2026, 08:26:02 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: karem-dp

Description

The karem-dp package in the npm ecosystem 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 by it.

Affected software

npmghsa
karem-dp

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/08/2026, 13:29:20 UTC

Technical Analysis

The karem-dp npm package is identified as containing malicious code that, when installed or executed, results in full compromise of the host computer. The compromise allows attackers to gain control over the system and access 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 introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system is advised to mitigate ongoing risk.

Potential Impact

Any system with the karem-dp package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control over the system and access to all stored secrets and keys. This poses a critical risk of data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious presence on the affected computer.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the karem-dp package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full system compromise is possible, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure removal of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; mitigation relies on removal and secret rotation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6963
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-qfm3-6pmh-jr8j"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a4e4ed0c9d9e3dbe3287ba9

Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:20 UTC

Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:29:20 UTC

Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:29:20 UTC

Views: 2

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