Malicious code in livemcp (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (80caa46e4bb231b0640c11ecb691ccf936f316205010487c57178eaf2100e8f7) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (3a291e06d3323546337ee5fe2981bad7d70b7df802af9497f502d05336f958f4) 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.
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Technical Analysis
The 'livemcp' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system. The attacker may gain complete control, potentially installing additional malicious software beyond the package itself. This threat is confirmed by the GHSA advisory GHSA-rxwc-v5gg-9hhw and is cataloged under MAL-2026-14413. No CVSS score or patch information is available, and the package should be considered a severe security risk.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'livemcp' package installed or running is fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The integrity and confidentiality of the system and its data cannot be assured. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the 'livemcp' package is recommended. All secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software beyond the package, a full system reinstallation or forensic investigation is advised to ensure complete remediation. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14413
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rxwc-v5gg-9hhw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a8c7437acd9273b49d5e22a
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 16:41:27 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 16:53:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 04:13:54 UTC
Views: 58
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