Malicious code in express-firegate (npm)
The express-firegate npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The express-firegate package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to this, all sensitive credentials stored on the system should be considered exposed and must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Any system with the express-firegate package installed or running is fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control, exposing all secrets and keys stored on the system. This poses a severe risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the express-firegate package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure all malicious components are removed. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Malicious code in express-firegate (npm)
Description
The express-firegate npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The express-firegate package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to this, all sensitive credentials stored on the system should be considered exposed and must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Any system with the express-firegate package installed or running is fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control, exposing all secrets and keys stored on the system. This poses a severe risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the express-firegate package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure all malicious components are removed. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6909
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-59r7-h2ch-m4v2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4cf0fdc9d9e3dbe31d4057
Added to database: 07/07/2026, 12:28:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 12:32:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 10:37:02 UTC
Views: 58
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