MalwarePublished 20 Jun 2022Updated 24 Sep 2026

epic-games-nav-shared (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects epic-games-nav-sharedSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove epic-games-nav-shared and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 24 Sep 2026, 06:14 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2022-2767

What to do

Remove epic-games-nav-shared from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmepic-games-nav-shared	Affected =0.0.1-security =99.9.2 =1.9.9	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'epic-games-nav-shared' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a different, uncompromised system is strongly advised. However, removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.

Impact

Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to all stored secrets and keys. This can lead to unauthorized data access, credential theft, and further lateral movement or persistence within the environment.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'epic-games-nav-shared' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a different, trusted system. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider a full system investigation and remediation.

Summary

The 'epic-games-nav-shared' npm package versions 0.0.1-security, 99.9.2, and 1.9.9 are identified as malicious. Installing or running this package can lead to full compromise of the host computer, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The package acts as a backdoor or malicious payload, and its presence indicates a severe security breach. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-xmcp-9g5c-f4vw (opens in a new tab)

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