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Malicious code in borsh-lite (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/28/2026 (08/28/2026, 18:17:42 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: borsh-lite

Description

The npm package 'borsh-lite' version 1.0.0 was found to contain malicious code or a dependency with malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, along with rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted machine. However, removal may not fully eliminate the compromise due to potential persistent malicious software.

Affected software

npmghsa
borsh-lite
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/07/2026, 17:54:30 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'borsh-lite' npm package version 1.0.0 includes malicious code or depends on a malicious package, leading to full system compromise upon installation. The malicious code presence was identified by Amazon Inspector and reported in the GHSA malware advisory. The advisory warns that systems with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised, requiring secret and key rotation and package removal. There is no CVSS score or patch available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Systems with 'borsh-lite' version 1.0.0 installed are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated. Removing the package alone may not remove all malicious software introduced by the package.

Defensive Guidance

Remove the 'borsh-lite' package version 1.0.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, consider a full system investigation and remediation beyond package removal. No official patch or fix is available.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-15489
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-6m7x-mwxq-f3wf"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a9ad4e9acd9273b49b676d8

Added to database: 09/04/2026, 14:25:45 UTC

Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 17:54:30 UTC

Last updated: 10/04/2026, 09:20:14 UTC

Views: 22

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