MalwarePublished 6 Jul 2026Updated 1 Sep 2026

competion (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects competionSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove competion and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 12 Sep 2026, 21:01 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6832

What to do

Remove competion 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
npmcompetion	Affected 1.8.1 – 1.8.4 4 affected builds	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'competion' versions 1.8.1 through 1.8.4 contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by the package, as attackers may have established persistent control.

Impact

Systems with the affected versions of the 'competion' package installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have access to all secrets and keys stored on the system, potentially leading to further unauthorized access or data breaches. The malicious code may have established persistent control, making remediation difficult without full system recovery.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'competion' package versions 1.8.1 through 1.8.4 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines using a secure, uncompromised device. Due to the likelihood of persistent compromise, consider full system reimaging or restoration from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Summary

The 'competion' npm package versions 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, and 1.8.4 contains embedded malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, allowing attackers to gain control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated immediately from a secure, unaffected device. Simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components or backdoors introduced by the attacker.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-pjm5-4wrj-r328 (opens in a new tab)

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