Malicious code in chai-guard (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (9e0814b168c19eced65c482efd2ccec185224474b7fbc0e47a2a3ab8fb3a5100) 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 chai-guard npm package versions =1.0.0 and =1.2.3 are identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of these versions grants attackers potential full control over the host computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may persist.
Potential Impact
Any system with chai-guard versions 1.0.0 or 1.2.3 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, putting all stored secrets, keys, and data at risk. This level of compromise requires urgent and comprehensive incident response, including secret rotation and system remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious chai-guard package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and incident response.
Malicious code in chai-guard (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (9e0814b168c19eced65c482efd2ccec185224474b7fbc0e47a2a3ab8fb3a5100) 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 chai-guard npm package versions =1.0.0 and =1.2.3 are identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of these versions grants attackers potential full control over the host computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may persist.
Potential Impact
Any system with chai-guard versions 1.0.0 or 1.2.3 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, putting all stored secrets, keys, and data at risk. This level of compromise requires urgent and comprehensive incident response, including secret rotation and system remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious chai-guard package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and incident response.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6827
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-29vw-5q5r-8jpw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343927e9c797195facfc
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:52:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 11:08:33 UTC
Views: 32
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