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Malicious code in caphsmgiwy (npm)

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Critical
Published: 09/23/2026 (09/23/2026, 02:44:19 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: caphsmgiwy

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

npmghsa
caphsmgiwy
Affected versions
=1.0.1=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/23/2026, 06:22:51 UTC

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.

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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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