MalwarePublished 7 Nov 2026

dsh-notify-focus (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects dsh-notify-focusSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove dsh-notify-focus and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 09:49 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18748

What to do

Remove dsh-notify-focus 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
npmdsh-notify-focus	Affected =0.7.0 =0.5.0 =0.7.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The dsh-notify-focus npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software installed as a result. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the affected dsh-notify-focus package installed or running. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be considered compromised and rotated immediately. The malicious code may persist beyond removal of the package, indicating a high risk of persistent backdoors or additional malware.

Defensive guidance

Remove the dsh-notify-focus package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised computers from a different, secure system. Due to the likelihood of persistent malicious software, consider full system reimaging or thorough forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.

Summary

The dsh-notify-focus package versions 0.5.0, 0.7.0, and 0.7.1 on npm have been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components introduced. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-xf64-9h92-4jxq (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 7 Nov 2026, 09:49 UTC

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