Malicious code in cookie-ease (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e657448e95c84051d3c103da0e4bd744f5bc6cbbeedad66099d1ecf4681a65d5) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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 include malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of these versions can lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to access secrets and keys. The advisory warns that removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as attackers may have established persistence beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected 'cookie-ease' package versions installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, including access to sensitive secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical security risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove all affected versions of the 'cookie-ease' package from the system. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is likely, conduct a thorough investigation and consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fixed version is currently indicated; therefore, avoidance of these versions is essential.
Malicious code in cookie-ease (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (e657448e95c84051d3c103da0e4bd744f5bc6cbbeedad66099d1ecf4681a65d5) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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 include malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of these versions can lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to access secrets and keys. The advisory warns that removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as attackers may have established persistence beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected 'cookie-ease' package versions installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, including access to sensitive secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical security risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove all affected versions of the 'cookie-ease' package from the system. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is likely, conduct a thorough investigation and consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fixed version is currently indicated; therefore, avoidance of these versions is essential.
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"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c344227e9c797195fb55e
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:27:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 20:36:59 UTC
Views: 26
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