Malicious code in caphsmgiwy (npm)
The npm package 'caphsmgiwy' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 contain malicious code or depend on a malicious package. Installing or running this package can lead to a full compromise of the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a different, secure computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package 'caphsmgiwy' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 have been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a malicious dependency. According to Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware sources, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may grant an attacker full control over the affected system, necessitating immediate secret/key rotation and package removal. However, removal alone may not eliminate all malicious components due to potential persistence mechanisms.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'caphsmgiwy' versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.1 installed are at risk of full compromise, including unauthorized access and control by attackers. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system may be exposed and should be considered compromised. The presence of this package can lead to severe security breaches.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'caphsmgiwy' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems using a different, secure computer. Due to the risk of persistent malicious code, consider full system remediation or reimaging to ensure complete removal of the threat.
Malicious code in caphsmgiwy (npm)
Description
The npm package 'caphsmgiwy' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 contain malicious code or depend on a malicious package. Installing or running this package can lead to a full compromise of the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a different, secure computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package 'caphsmgiwy' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 have been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a malicious dependency. According to Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware sources, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may grant an attacker full control over the affected system, necessitating immediate secret/key rotation and package removal. However, removal alone may not eliminate all malicious components due to potential persistence mechanisms.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'caphsmgiwy' versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.1 installed are at risk of full compromise, including unauthorized access and control by attackers. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system may be exposed and should be considered compromised. The presence of this package can lead to severe security breaches.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'caphsmgiwy' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems using a different, secure computer. Due to the risk of persistent malicious code, consider full system remediation or reimaging to ensure complete removal of the threat.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-16447
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-35mc-7f44-62rg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6ab36ffaf7a7c541065dd965
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 06:21:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 06:22:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 00:54:05 UTC
Views: 13
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