MalwarePublished 10 Sep 2025Updated 30 Oct 2025

image_classification (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects image_classificationSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove image_classification and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:02 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-47017

What to do

Remove image_classification 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
npmimage_classification	Affected =1.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'image_classification' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that installs a dependency from a custom domain which executes an information stealer during installation. This malware targets sensitive tokens related to npm, git, and CI/CD environments. Systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys must be rotated immediately from a separate, secure machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate the threat due to potential persistent malicious software installed alongside.

Impact

Full compromise of any system with the package installed. Theft of sensitive tokens related to npm, git, and CI/CD pipelines, which can lead to further unauthorized access and control over development and deployment environments. Secrets and keys stored on the affected computer are at risk and must be rotated immediately. The presence of this malware can lead to persistent backdoors or additional malicious software beyond the initial infection.

Defensive guidance

Immediately remove the 'image_classification' package version 1.0.0 from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and tokens that were stored or used on the compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected systems from a known good state. Monitor for any signs of persistent malicious software and conduct thorough incident response procedures.

Summary

The 'image_classification' npm package version 1.0.0 is malicious. It installs a dependency hosted on a custom domain that runs an information stealer during installation. This malware specifically targets npm, git, and CI/CD tokens, potentially compromising continuous integration and deployment pipelines. The compromise is severe enough that any computer with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised, necessitating immediate secret rotation from a different machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation as additional malicious software may have been installed.

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