MalwarePublished 13 Nov 2026

dowload_ebok_c_programmieren_lernen_fur_dummies_by_dan_gookin_obrev (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects dowload_ebok_c_programmieren_lernen_fur_dummies_by_dan_gookin_obrevSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove dowload_ebok_c_programmieren_lernen_fur_dummies_by_dan_gookin_obrev and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 14 Nov 2026, 00:19 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-19690

What to do

Remove dowload_ebok_c_programmieren_lernen_fur_dummies_by_dan_gookin_obrev from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmdowload_ebok_c_programmieren_lernen_fur_dummies_by_dan_gookin_obrev	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'dowload_ebok_c_programmieren_lernen_fur_dummies_by_dan_gookin_obrev' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control of the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but full remediation may require rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device.

Impact

Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, meaning attackers may have complete control over the system and access to all stored secrets and keys. This poses a severe risk of data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious presence.

Defensive guidance

Remove the malicious package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device to prevent further unauthorized access. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary.

Summary

This threat involves a malicious npm package named 'dowload_ebok_c_programmieren_lernen_fur_dummies_by_dan_gookin_obrev' identified by the GHSA-malware source. Installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, granting attackers control over the affected computer. The advisory strongly recommends removing the package and rotating all secrets and keys from a different, secure machine, as removal alone may not eliminate all malicious components introduced by the package.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-cxmh-4jgj-h4g2 (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 14 Nov 2026, 00:19 UTC

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