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Malicious code in create-json-client (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/24/2026 (08/24/2026, 12:43:04 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: create-json-client

Description

The npm package 'create-json-client' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Installing or running this package can fully compromise the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.

Affected software

npmghsa
create-json-client
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 18:31:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'create-json-client' npm package version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a dependency that contains malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GitHub Security Advisories, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may grant an attacker full control over the affected system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not fully eliminate the threat due to potential persistence mechanisms.

Potential Impact

Systems with 'create-json-client' version 1.0.0 installed or running are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected computer, leading to potential theft or misuse of secrets, keys, and sensitive data. The compromise may persist even after package removal, necessitating comprehensive incident response.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the 'create-json-client' package version 1.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised system. Conduct a thorough security assessment of affected machines to identify and remediate any persistent malicious components. There is no official patch or fix available; therefore, avoidance and removal are the primary mitigations.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14405
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-9m88-8qj5-73j8"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a8d9aedacd9273b493e1879

Added to database: 08/25/2026, 13:38:53 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 18:31:41 UTC

Last updated: 10/03/2026, 05:22:34 UTC

Views: 42

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