Malicious code in competion (npm)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical 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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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.
Malicious code in competion (npm)
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.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6832
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-pjm5-4wrj-r328"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4c342127e9c797195f9ad3
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 21:01:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 01:18:05 UTC
Views: 179
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