Malicious code in captainindia (npm)
The npm package 'captainindia' was found to contain malicious code or dependencies with malicious code. Systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer is strongly advised. Due to the potential full control gained by attackers, removing the package may not fully eradicate the malicious presence.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'captainindia' package on npm includes malicious code or depends on components that are malicious. Installation or execution of this package compromises the host system, potentially allowing attackers full control. The compromise is severe enough that all stored secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee complete remediation due to possible persistence mechanisms.
Potential Impact
Any computer with the 'captainindia' package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure or theft of all secrets and keys stored on the device. This represents a critical security risk with potential for extensive damage or data loss.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'captainindia' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been obtained by attackers, additional forensic analysis and remediation steps may be necessary beyond package removal.
Malicious code in captainindia (npm)
Description
The npm package 'captainindia' was found to contain malicious code or dependencies with malicious code. Systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer is strongly advised. Due to the potential full control gained by attackers, removing the package may not fully eradicate the malicious presence.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'captainindia' package on npm includes malicious code or depends on components that are malicious. Installation or execution of this package compromises the host system, potentially allowing attackers full control. The compromise is severe enough that all stored secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee complete remediation due to possible persistence mechanisms.
Potential Impact
Any computer with the 'captainindia' package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure or theft of all secrets and keys stored on the device. This represents a critical security risk with potential for extensive damage or data loss.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'captainindia' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been obtained by attackers, additional forensic analysis and remediation steps may be necessary beyond package removal.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10297
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-j4pr-j9jm-rj9c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a54addc68715ace438f5ac8
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 17:17:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 17:17:29 UTC
Views: 61
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