Malicious code in howmanygreatbritain (npm)
The npm package 'howmanygreatbritain' contains malicious code or depends on a malicious package. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Secrets and keys stored on affected systems must be rotated immediately from a different, clean computer. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'howmanygreatbritain' npm package was identified as containing malicious code or relying on a malicious dependency. This compromises any computer where the package is installed or executed, potentially granting full control to an attacker. The package's presence indicates a severe security breach requiring immediate secret rotation and package removal, although full remediation cannot be guaranteed by removal alone.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'howmanygreatbritain' package installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that simple removal of the package may not restore system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'howmanygreatbritain' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, further forensic analysis and system restoration from trusted backups are recommended. No official patch or fix is available.
Malicious code in howmanygreatbritain (npm)
Description
The npm package 'howmanygreatbritain' contains malicious code or depends on a malicious package. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Secrets and keys stored on affected systems must be rotated immediately from a different, clean computer. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'howmanygreatbritain' npm package was identified as containing malicious code or relying on a malicious dependency. This compromises any computer where the package is installed or executed, potentially granting full control to an attacker. The package's presence indicates a severe security breach requiring immediate secret rotation and package removal, although full remediation cannot be guaranteed by removal alone.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'howmanygreatbritain' package installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that simple removal of the package may not restore system integrity.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'howmanygreatbritain' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, further forensic analysis and system restoration from trusted backups are recommended. No official patch or fix is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10304
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-fqc5-3x3h-cwmh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a54adae68715ace438f4a1f
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 18:17:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 18:17:11 UTC
Views: 69
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