Malicious code in big-numer (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d33c6d4bf0076dbf6ad1f01662441a53e90d5df9d6c7fd1f14359161f5a0fe08) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'big-numer' npm package version 5.0.5 is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. This malicious package grants attackers full control over the compromised computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials stored on the system must be considered exposed and rotated from a separate, secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation as additional malicious artifacts may persist.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'big-numer' version 5.0.5 installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized access, and further system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'big-numer' package version 5.0.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system using a different, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Malicious code in big-numer (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (d33c6d4bf0076dbf6ad1f01662441a53e90d5df9d6c7fd1f14359161f5a0fe08) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'big-numer' npm package version 5.0.5 is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. This malicious package grants attackers full control over the compromised computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials stored on the system must be considered exposed and rotated from a separate, secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation as additional malicious artifacts may persist.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'big-numer' version 5.0.5 installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized access, and further system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'big-numer' package version 5.0.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system using a different, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6800
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-j5jp-xc7m-26vm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c344327e9c797195fb5e5
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:38:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 21:25:24 UTC
Views: 32
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