MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

ishowfeet6 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects ishowfeet6Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove ishowfeet6 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-2026-10327

What to do

Remove ishowfeet6 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
npmishowfeet6	Affected =1.1.7 =1.7.7 =2.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'ishowfeet6' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Impact

Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. This may lead to data theft, unauthorized system control, and further malicious activities. The integrity and confidentiality of the system and its data cannot be assured after installation of this package.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'ishowfeet6' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may be fully controlled by an attacker, consider rebuilding the affected system from a trusted backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

Summary

The 'ishowfeet6' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, sensitive credentials and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal is insufficient for full remediation as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.

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Affected software

Description

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

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