Malicious code in @dervix/socket.io (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (5c299d96dca6144eec3e8be8770c98430139e9b6b982762da448ef50b7bde06a) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (8e064670f7e270bbe82f56fa17fb48724f38621707f775edbc44b576c69998b6) 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/socket.io package in the specified versions was found to include malicious code or a dependency that contains malicious code. According to the source details from Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware advisories, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code presence implies that attackers may have gained full control over the system, necessitating secret and key rotation from a different machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of @dervix/socket.io installed are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may have gained unauthorized access and control, potentially exposing all secrets and keys stored on the system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the affected versions of the @dervix/socket.io package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected environment. Patch status is not confirmed; check vendor advisories for updates or official fixes.
Malicious code in @dervix/socket.io (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (5c299d96dca6144eec3e8be8770c98430139e9b6b982762da448ef50b7bde06a) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (8e064670f7e270bbe82f56fa17fb48724f38621707f775edbc44b576c69998b6) 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/socket.io package in the specified versions was found to include malicious code or a dependency that contains malicious code. According to the source details from Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware advisories, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code presence implies that attackers may have gained full control over the system, necessitating secret and key rotation from a different machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of @dervix/socket.io installed are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may have gained unauthorized access and control, potentially exposing all secrets and keys stored on the system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the affected versions of the @dervix/socket.io package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected environment. Patch status is not confirmed; check vendor advisories for updates or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10475
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8hwh-fjw2-33qq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff4a68715ace432efc4b
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:20:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:24:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:49:35 UTC
Views: 30
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