MalwarePublished 18 Oct 2025Updated 31 Oct 2025

circleci-docs (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects circleci-docsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove circleci-docs and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:21 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-48486

What to do

Remove circleci-docs from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmcircleci-docs	Affected >=1.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The circleci-docs npm package has been identified as malicious due to its communication with a domain linked to malicious activity. Installation or execution of this package can lead to a full compromise of the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is advised, along with rotation of all secrets from a separate, uncompromised system. However, removal of the package alone may not fully eradicate the malicious presence on the system.

Impact

Systems with the circleci-docs package installed or running are considered fully compromised, with attackers potentially having full control. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.

Defensive guidance

Remove the circleci-docs package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system using a different, uncompromised computer. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software beyond the package, conduct a thorough incident response to ensure complete remediation.

Summary

The circleci-docs package on npm is flagged as malicious because it communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. According to the source details, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. This implies that attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The recommended response is to remove the package and rotate all secrets from a different, secure machine. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, complete remediation may require more extensive incident response.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-h86v-9j4q-68pp (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Oct 2026, 23:21 UTC

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