MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

ishowfeet5 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects ishowfeet5Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove ishowfeet5 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-2026-10326

What to do

Remove ishowfeet5 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
npmishowfeet5	Affected =2.0.0 =1.7.7 =1.1.7	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'ishowfeet5' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer is strongly advised.

Impact

Full compromise of the affected computer is expected, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The presence of the package implies that attackers may have gained persistent control over the system. This can lead to data theft, credential exposure, and further malicious activity. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'ishowfeet5' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Conduct a thorough investigation and consider rebuilding the affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components, as the package removal alone does not guarantee full remediation.

Summary

The 'ishowfeet5' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants full control of the computer to an attacker. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply removing the package may not fully remediate the infection. The advisory recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, secure system to mitigate ongoing risk.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:41 UTC

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