MAL-2026-6967: Malicious code in nam-os-a-man (npm)
The npm package 'nam-os-a-man' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as the attacker may have already established persistence or installed additional malicious software.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'nam-os-a-man' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may gain full control over the affected system, potentially accessing sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious components introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the compromised system. Persistence of malicious software beyond the presence of the package itself is possible, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'nam-os-a-man' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised computer, using a different, trusted device to do so. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software or attacker access.
MAL-2026-6967: Malicious code in nam-os-a-man (npm)
Description
The npm package 'nam-os-a-man' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as the attacker may have already established persistence or installed additional malicious software.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'nam-os-a-man' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may gain full control over the affected system, potentially accessing sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious components introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the compromised system. Persistence of malicious software beyond the presence of the package itself is possible, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'nam-os-a-man' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised computer, using a different, trusted device to do so. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software or attacker access.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6967
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qq66-gj73-6pqm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4ed4c9d9e3dbe3287dbf
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:29:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:29:34 UTC
Views: 2
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