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Malicious code in encrypt-string-ttak (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/22/2026 (07/22/2026, 20:39:04 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: encrypt-string-ttak

Description

The npm package 'encrypt-string-ttak' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.

Affected software

npmghsa
encrypt-string-ttak

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/22/2026, 23:43:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'encrypt-string-ttak' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials and keys stored on the affected computer must be rotated from a separate, secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as the attacker may have installed additional backdoors or malware.

Potential Impact

Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed the malicious 'encrypt-string-ttak' package. Potential exposure and theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.

Mitigation Recommendations

Immediately remove the 'encrypt-string-ttak' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a different, trusted computer. Consider the affected systems fully compromised and perform thorough incident response and remediation, including rebuilding systems if necessary. There is no indication of an official patch or fix; the package itself is malicious.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-11011
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-mpgp-492w-x7xj"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a6150ef9c2644c7f8da2efa

Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:23:27 UTC

Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:43:43 UTC

Last updated: 07/22/2026, 23:43:43 UTC

Views: 2

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