Malicious code in ethe (npm)
Description
The npm package 'ethe' version 99.15.0 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized control over the system and exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but removal alone may not eliminate all malicious components. Secrets and keys should be rotated from a different, uncompromised machine to prevent further damage.
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Technical Analysis
The 'ethe' npm package version 99.15.0 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system entirely. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure system and removal of the package to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'ethe' package version 99.15.0 installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'ethe' package version 99.15.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered malicious and avoided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11294
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f5gf-fr4q-g7qx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a96f319acd9273b49e49663
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 15:45:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 10:08:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 22:42:56 UTC
Views: 24
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