Malicious code in encryptstringadmin (npm)
The npm package 'encryptstringadmin' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee the removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'encryptstringadmin' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials and keys stored on the system must be rotated from a separate, secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to ensure complete remediation, as additional malicious artifacts may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. 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 'encryptstringadmin' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the compromised machines using a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any residual malicious software. There is no official patch or fix for this package; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Malicious code in encryptstringadmin (npm)
Description
The npm package 'encryptstringadmin' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee the removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'encryptstringadmin' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials and keys stored on the system must be rotated from a separate, secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to ensure complete remediation, as additional malicious artifacts may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. 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 'encryptstringadmin' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the compromised machines using a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any residual malicious software. There is no official patch or fix for this package; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11012
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x92w-56m5-jchf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6150ef9c2644c7f8da2ef7
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:23:27 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:43:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 23:43:38 UTC
Views: 2
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