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MAL-2026-6967: Malicious code in nam-os-a-man (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/08/2026 (07/08/2026, 08:26:02 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: nam-os-a-man

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

npmghsa
nam-os-a-man

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/08/2026, 13:29:34 UTC

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.

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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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