Malicious code in hjs-biginteger (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (58323e97b3d7f1558a6486bc93dd56235dbecfd98a20205caf67ca262479be99) 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 npm package hjs-biginteger version 5.0.5 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to access all secrets and keys stored on the machine. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret/key rotation from a separate secure environment. There is no CVSS score or vendor patch information available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with hjs-biginteger version 5.0.5 installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the hjs-biginteger package version 5.0.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure machine. Because full system compromise is possible, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure all malicious components are eradicated. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or update is available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Malicious code in hjs-biginteger (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (58323e97b3d7f1558a6486bc93dd56235dbecfd98a20205caf67ca262479be99) 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.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package hjs-biginteger version 5.0.5 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to access all secrets and keys stored on the machine. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret/key rotation from a separate secure environment. There is no CVSS score or vendor patch information available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with hjs-biginteger version 5.0.5 installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the hjs-biginteger package version 5.0.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure machine. Because full system compromise is possible, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure all malicious components are eradicated. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or update is available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6838
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-375r-m6vq-m5qp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343927e9c797195facf9
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:52:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 20:47:21 UTC
Views: 36
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