MalwarePublished 13 Nov 2026

dowload_ebok_the_power_of_when_by_michael_breus_pj2mk (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects dowload_ebok_the_power_of_when_by_michael_breus_pj2mkSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove dowload_ebok_the_power_of_when_by_michael_breus_pj2mk and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 23:34 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-19874

What to do

Remove dowload_ebok_the_power_of_when_by_michael_breus_pj2mk 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_the_power_of_when_by_michael_breus_pj2mk	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'dowload_ebok_the_power_of_when_by_michael_breus_pj2mk' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer should be rotated immediately from a separate, uncompromised machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by the package.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated from a different, secure computer. The threat actor may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.

Defensive guidance

Immediately remove the malicious package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer using a separate, secure machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any additional malware or backdoors introduced by the package. Do not rely solely on package removal for full remediation.

Summary

This threat involves a malicious npm package named 'dowload_ebok_the_power_of_when_by_michael_breus_pj2mk'. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. The attacker may gain full control, potentially leading to theft or misuse of secrets and keys stored on the system. The package removal is insufficient to fully remediate the infection, indicating persistence or additional malware components may be present.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-qp9h-xw8w-c46m (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Nov 2026, 23:34 UTC

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