MalwarePublished 19 Oct 2026Updated 29 Oct 2026

@an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19a (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19aSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19a and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 18:35 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18046

What to do

Remove @an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19a 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@an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19a	Affected =1.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19a version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious software. Although it contains only two files and no observable installer-harm behavior, its installation is considered a full system compromise. Any system with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised, with immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced.

Impact

Installation of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. The presence of this package implies that an attacker may have gained full control, and removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components.

Defensive guidance

Remove the package @an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19a@1.0.0 from the affected system. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure system. Because full control of the computer may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete remediation.

Summary

The package @an1mshnpmb9c84920/gat-scope-target-125ec19a@1.0.0 is flagged as malware by multiple sources. Despite lacking observable installer-harm behaviors such as fetching remote content, executing lifecycle scripts, or obfuscated payloads, the presence of this package indicates a full compromise of the host system. The package's random scope and name suggest it may be a placeholder or security research artifact, but the security advisory from ghsa-malware states that any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Immediate secret rotation and removal of the package are recommended, though removal alone may not fully remediate the compromise.

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