Malicious code in kartyk-github-oidc-test-pkg (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (1c0bc4570b5c41bc6a589bf16daea1a90f52e57b878fe6219afb1102ec24c535) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'kartyk-github-oidc-test-pkg' npm package versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2, and 1.0.4 contain malicious code that can lead to a full system compromise. Installation or execution of this package grants potential attackers full control over the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not be sufficient to remove all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised, allowing attackers full control over the computer. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be rotated immediately from a secure environment. The compromise may persist beyond removal of the package, indicating potential presence of additional malicious software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'kartyk-github-oidc-test-pkg' package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure machine. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider performing a full system investigation and remediation beyond package removal.
Malicious code in kartyk-github-oidc-test-pkg (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (1c0bc4570b5c41bc6a589bf16daea1a90f52e57b878fe6219afb1102ec24c535) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'kartyk-github-oidc-test-pkg' npm package versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2, and 1.0.4 contain malicious code that can lead to a full system compromise. Installation or execution of this package grants potential attackers full control over the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not be sufficient to remove all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised, allowing attackers full control over the computer. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be rotated immediately from a secure environment. The compromise may persist beyond removal of the package, indicating potential presence of additional malicious software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'kartyk-github-oidc-test-pkg' package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a different, secure machine. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider performing a full system investigation and remediation beyond package removal.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-16244
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4vxh-7998-9h4g"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6aab494255bf5e2cf59903e6
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 01:58:26 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 02:01:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 03:52:34 UTC
Views: 3
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