MalwarePublished 27 Apr 2026Updated 4 May 2026

@activation_code/success (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @activation_code/successSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @activation_code/success and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:10 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-3108

What to do

Remove @activation_code/success from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npm@activation_code/success	Affected =99.0.3	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package '@activation_code/success' version 99.0.3 contains malicious code that executes commands associated with malicious behavior. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected computer. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a different device. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.

Impact

Any system with '@activation_code/success' version 99.0.3 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Simply removing the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.

Defensive guidance

Remove the '@activation_code/success' package version 99.0.3 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any residual malicious software or backdoors. Do not rely solely on package removal to restore system integrity.

Summary

The npm package '@activation_code/success' version 99.0.3 has been identified as malicious by multiple sources including Amazon Inspector, GHSA Malware, and the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package executes commands linked to malicious activities, leading to potential full system compromise. The presence of this package on a system implies that an attacker may have gained full control, necessitating immediate secret rotation and system remediation.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-hq57-73cg-6253 (opens in a new tab)

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