Malicious code in emojiprint-prettier (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (4e1f2c1157f93778d4e687d45025624a3a140c5aa3185ea71a8f396a98a77e83) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The emojiprint-prettier package version 1.0.9 distributed via npm includes malicious code that, when installed or executed, can lead to a complete system compromise. This malicious package can grant an attacker full control over the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret rotation from a separate trusted environment and removal of the package to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with emojiprint-prettier version 1.0.9 installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistence of malicious software beyond package removal is possible, increasing risk of continued unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the emojiprint-prettier package version 1.0.9 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure machine. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.
Malicious code in emojiprint-prettier (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (4e1f2c1157f93778d4e687d45025624a3a140c5aa3185ea71a8f396a98a77e83) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The emojiprint-prettier package version 1.0.9 distributed via npm includes malicious code that, when installed or executed, can lead to a complete system compromise. This malicious package can grant an attacker full control over the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret rotation from a separate trusted environment and removal of the package to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with emojiprint-prettier version 1.0.9 installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistence of malicious software beyond package removal is possible, increasing risk of continued unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the emojiprint-prettier package version 1.0.9 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure machine. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6817
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8hhq-mc35-6xjv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c344027e9c797195fb3df
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:51:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 17:23:46 UTC
Views: 23
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