MalwarePublished 8 Jul 2026

karem-dp (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects karem-dpSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove karem-dp and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 8 Jul 2026, 13:29 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6963

What to do

Remove karem-dp 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
npmkarem-dp	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The karem-dp package in the npm ecosystem contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.

Impact

Any system with the karem-dp package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control over the system and access to all stored secrets and keys. This poses a critical risk of data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious presence on the affected computer.

Defensive guidance

Remove the karem-dp package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full system compromise is possible, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure removal of all malicious software.

Summary

The karem-dp npm package is identified as containing malicious code that, when installed or executed, results in full compromise of the host computer. The compromise allows attackers to gain control over the system and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system is advised to mitigate ongoing risk.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-qfm3-6pmh-jr8j (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 8 Jul 2026, 13:29 UTC

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