Malicious code in @dervix/engine.io (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (118dd8f5224b1dcccddf25d74c6c9fe3543b444173ea293dafa28154e82689d5) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (c355d041879555576ed55f2add891f4f0d17a0b71393af6c76ce10fb2706517d) 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 @dervix/engine.io npm package in specified versions contains malicious code or a dependency with malicious code. This malicious code can lead to full compromise of affected systems, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys. The advisory warns that even after removal of the package, the system may remain compromised, indicating potential persistence mechanisms. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of @dervix/engine.io installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, including access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The compromise is severe enough that simply removing the package may not fully restore system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the affected @dervix/engine.io package versions is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated from a different, trusted system. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, a full system investigation and remediation may be necessary. No official patch or fix is indicated; users should avoid these versions entirely.
Malicious code in @dervix/engine.io (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (118dd8f5224b1dcccddf25d74c6c9fe3543b444173ea293dafa28154e82689d5) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (c355d041879555576ed55f2add891f4f0d17a0b71393af6c76ce10fb2706517d) 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 @dervix/engine.io npm package in specified versions contains malicious code or a dependency with malicious code. This malicious code can lead to full compromise of affected systems, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys. The advisory warns that even after removal of the package, the system may remain compromised, indicating potential persistence mechanisms. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of @dervix/engine.io installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, including access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The compromise is severe enough that simply removing the package may not fully restore system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the affected @dervix/engine.io package versions is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated from a different, trusted system. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, a full system investigation and remediation may be necessary. No official patch or fix is indicated; users should avoid these versions entirely.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10474
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p68q-mqrg-7w4p"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff4a68715ace432efc55
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:20:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:24:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 11:50:40 UTC
Views: 9
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