Malicious code in fastnodemailer (npm)
The fastnodemailer npm package versions 8.0.2, 8.0.3, and 8.0.4 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. It is recommended to remove the package and immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer. However, removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The fastnodemailer package on npm, specifically versions 8.0.2, 8.0.3, and 8.0.4, contains embedded malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. This compromise potentially grants full control to an attacker, necessitating immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment. The malicious code presence means that simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as additional malware may persist on the system.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected fastnodemailer package installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computers, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the fastnodemailer package versions 8.0.2, 8.0.3, and 8.0.4 from all affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because the system may remain compromised even after package removal, consider a full system audit and remediation to ensure all malicious software is eradicated.
Malicious code in fastnodemailer (npm)
Description
The fastnodemailer npm package versions 8.0.2, 8.0.3, and 8.0.4 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. It is recommended to remove the package and immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer. However, removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The fastnodemailer package on npm, specifically versions 8.0.2, 8.0.3, and 8.0.4, contains embedded malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. This compromise potentially grants full control to an attacker, necessitating immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment. The malicious code presence means that simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as additional malware may persist on the system.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected fastnodemailer package installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computers, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the fastnodemailer package versions 8.0.2, 8.0.3, and 8.0.4 from all affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because the system may remain compromised even after package removal, consider a full system audit and remediation to ensure all malicious software is eradicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6822
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9w84-x6cf-c2vq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4c343c27e9c797195faeae
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 20:16:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 02:53:47 UTC
Views: 84
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