MalwarePublished 29 Oct 2026

m98bet (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects m98betSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove m98bet and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 17:25 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18389

What to do

Remove m98bet 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
npmm98bet	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The m98bet npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, secure machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee eradication of all malicious software introduced by it.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the m98bet package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine are at risk and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.

Defensive guidance

Remove the m98bet package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Assume the compromised system is fully controlled by an attacker and perform a thorough incident response, including system rebuild if necessary.

Summary

The m98bet package on npm is identified as malicious software. Installing or running this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials stored on the system should be rotated immediately from a separate, uncompromised device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure removal of all malicious components or backdoors introduced by the attacker.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-6ggw-hqvq-8wcm (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Oct 2026, 17:25 UTC

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