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Malicious code in dumb-binding-gyp-package (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/26/2026 (08/26/2026, 22:09:19 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: dumb-binding-gyp-package

Description

The npm package 'dumb-binding-gyp-package' contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Affected software

npmghsa
dumb-binding-gyp-package

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 06:09:00 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'dumb-binding-gyp-package' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a malicious dependency. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GitHub Security Advisories, installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system. The malicious code potentially grants attackers full control, necessitating immediate secret rotation and comprehensive remediation beyond simple package removal.

Potential Impact

Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised, implying attackers may have gained full control. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. Removal of the package does not guarantee complete eradication of the malicious presence, indicating potential persistence mechanisms or additional malware installed.

Defensive Guidance

Remove the 'dumb-binding-gyp-package' from all affected systems immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on compromised machines from a different, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems, as removing the package alone may not remove all malicious components. Follow organizational incident response procedures for full recovery.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14546
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-p8h8-j624-2qhc"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a905419acd9273b496984a2

Added to database: 08/27/2026, 15:13:29 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 06:09:00 UTC

Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:11:23 UTC

Views: 31

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