MalwarePublished 29 Jun 2026Updated 20 Jul 2026

@contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-commonSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:55 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6608

What to do

Remove @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common 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
npm@contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common	Affected =99.9.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.

Impact

Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist even after removal of the package, as additional malicious software could have been installed.

Defensive guidance

Remove the @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common package immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components. Consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure full eradication of the compromise.

Summary

The @contenteditor-shared/content-editor-common npm package is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete compromise of the affected system, potentially granting an attacker full control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee the removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-3v59-3pc3-p6qm (opens in a new tab)

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