Malicious code in frank-research-poc-apple (npm)
The npm package frank-research-poc-apple version 1.1.4 contains malicious code that executes commands associated with malicious behavior. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software, and all secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated from a separate, trusted computer.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package frank-research-poc-apple at version 1.1.4 has been identified as malicious by multiple sources including Amazon Inspector, GHSA malware advisories, and the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package executes commands linked to malicious activities, leading to full system compromise upon installation or execution. This malicious behavior compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected system and its stored secrets.
Potential Impact
Systems with frank-research-poc-apple version 1.1.4 installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure or theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components introduced by it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the frank-research-poc-apple package version 1.1.4 from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted device. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete remediation.
Malicious code in frank-research-poc-apple (npm)
Description
The npm package frank-research-poc-apple version 1.1.4 contains malicious code that executes commands associated with malicious behavior. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software, and all secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated from a separate, trusted computer.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package frank-research-poc-apple at version 1.1.4 has been identified as malicious by multiple sources including Amazon Inspector, GHSA malware advisories, and the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package executes commands linked to malicious activities, leading to full system compromise upon installation or execution. This malicious behavior compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the affected system and its stored secrets.
Potential Impact
Systems with frank-research-poc-apple version 1.1.4 installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure or theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components introduced by it.
Defensive Guidance
Immediately remove the frank-research-poc-apple package version 1.1.4 from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted device. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-3081
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-78hq-gp8w-grwp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a998f5facd9273b49192d47
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 15:16:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 20:09:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 20:09:49 UTC
Views: 4
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