MalwarePublished 28 Oct 2025Updated 31 Oct 2025

func-analysist (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects func-analysistSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove func-analysist and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:24 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-48927

What to do

Remove func-analysist 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
npmfunc-analysist	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'func-analysist' has been identified as containing malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but due to the severity of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious components. It is critical to rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system to prevent further damage.

Impact

Systems with the 'func-analysist' package installed are fully compromised, meaning attackers may have full control over the affected machines. This includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive data, credentials, and system resources. The compromise risks exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the system, necessitating immediate rotation of these credentials from a secure, unaffected machine. The presence of malicious code also implies potential persistence mechanisms that could survive package removal.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'func-analysist' package immediately from all affected systems. However, due to the severity of the compromise, assume the system is fully controlled by an attacker. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a different, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

Summary

The 'func-analysist' package on npm was found to include malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. The compromise is severe enough to consider the entire system fully controlled by an attacker. The malicious code may have established persistent backdoors or other malware beyond the package itself. Consequently, removal of the package alone is insufficient to guarantee system cleanup. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate secure environment is necessary to mitigate the impact.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-vj6p-6gvg-f233 (opens in a new tab)

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