Malicious code in dsh-waste-market (npm)
Description
The npm package 'dsh-waste-market' version 0.6.1 contains malicious code or a dependency with malicious code. Installing or running this package can fully compromise the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
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Technical Analysis
The 'dsh-waste-market' npm package version 0.6.1 has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a dependency that contains malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware advisories, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may grant an attacker full control over the system, necessitating immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'dsh-waste-market' version 0.6.1 installed or running are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected computer, leading to potential theft or misuse of sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The compromise may persist even after package removal due to residual malicious software.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'dsh-waste-market' package version 0.6.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full system compromise is possible, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure all malicious components are eradicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-15879
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h4p9-qw93-r884"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a9ad4e9acd9273b49b676ac
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 14:25:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 18:08:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 07:27:56 UTC
Views: 23
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