MalwarePublished 24 Oct 2026Updated 29 Oct 2026

@liauto/win32-x64 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @liauto/win32-x64Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @liauto/win32-x64 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 18:34 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18247

What to do

Remove @liauto/win32-x64 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
npm@liauto/win32-x64	Affected =0.1.2-b2	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @liauto/win32-x64 version 0.1.2-b2 is identified as malicious software. Although it is a platform-specific package with a small file set and no observed install-time execution or network activity, its presence indicates a full system compromise. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on that system should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components due to potential persistence or additional malware installed.

Impact

Systems with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised, meaning attackers may have complete control over the affected computer. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. The package's presence indicates a severe security breach with potential for extensive damage or data loss.

Defensive guidance

Remove the @liauto/win32-x64 package version 0.1.2-b2 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, secure computer. Due to the likelihood of full system compromise, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary beyond package removal.

Summary

The @liauto/win32-x64 npm package (version 0.1.2-b2) is flagged as malware. Despite lacking install-time lifecycle execution, outbound network activity, credential or environment access, obfuscated payloads, or persistence mechanisms in the package contents, the package is considered a prebuilt binary artifact. However, according to the GHSA malware source, any system with this package installed is fully compromised, implying that the package or its installation process may have enabled full control by an attacker. Immediate secret and key rotation is advised, and removal of the package is recommended though it may not fully remediate the compromise.

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Oct 2026, 18:34 UTC

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