Malicious code in cookie-ease (npm)
The npm package 'cookie-ease' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine from a different, clean computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'cookie-ease' npm package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.5 through 1.0.9, and 1.1.1 through 1.1.5 contain malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity, all secrets and keys on the compromised system should be rotated from a separate, secure environment. Simply removing the package may not remove all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed the affected 'cookie-ease' package versions. Attackers may gain complete control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that removal of the package alone is insufficient to restore trust in the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'cookie-ease' package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure machine. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete remediation.
Malicious code in cookie-ease (npm)
Description
The npm package 'cookie-ease' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine from a different, clean computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'cookie-ease' npm package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.5 through 1.0.9, and 1.1.1 through 1.1.5 contain malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity, all secrets and keys on the compromised system should be rotated from a separate, secure environment. Simply removing the package may not remove all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed the affected 'cookie-ease' package versions. Attackers may gain complete control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that removal of the package alone is insufficient to restore trust in the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'cookie-ease' package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure machine. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6812
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-prqq-9q57-x2pq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4c344227e9c797195fb55e
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 20:02:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 17:20:01 UTC
Views: 61
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