MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

ishowfeet17 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects ishowfeet17Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove ishowfeet17 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10319

What to do

Remove ishowfeet17 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
npmishowfeet17	Affected =2.0.0 =1.7.7 =1.1.7	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'ishowfeet17' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to complete system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the 'ishowfeet17' package installed or running. Exposure and potential theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistence of malicious software beyond the package removal is possible, increasing the risk of ongoing unauthorized access.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'ishowfeet17' package immediately from all affected systems. Consider any system with this package installed as fully compromised. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device to prevent unauthorized access. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious components, conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems.

Summary

The 'ishowfeet17' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code capable of fully compromising a computer. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may grant attackers full control over the affected system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the potential persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself, simply uninstalling 'ishowfeet17' may not remove all threats.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:39 UTC

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