Malicious code in @genie-auth/config (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (40bdd86a7980138025e445fc77dd743efbd9e7d9e76b25a24779facd15e16dc0) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @genie-auth/config npm package is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source details, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, implying that attackers may have gained full control. The package removal alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may persist. The advisory recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine to mitigate potential damage.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. Persistence of malicious software beyond package removal is likely, increasing the risk of ongoing unauthorized control and data breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @genie-auth/config package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any additional malicious software. Consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of the compromise.
Malicious code in @genie-auth/config (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (40bdd86a7980138025e445fc77dd743efbd9e7d9e76b25a24779facd15e16dc0) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @genie-auth/config npm package is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source details, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, implying that attackers may have gained full control. The package removal alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may persist. The advisory recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine to mitigate potential damage.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. Persistence of malicious software beyond package removal is likely, increasing the risk of ongoing unauthorized control and data breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @genie-auth/config package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any additional malicious software. Consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of the compromise.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10141
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vmm7-6q5r-pfj9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a520edb68715ace439159f5
Added to database: 07/11/2026, 09:37:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 10:04:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 16:04:22 UTC
Views: 35
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