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Malicious code in mc-provider (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/19/2026 (08/19/2026, 19:11:52 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: mc-provider

Description

The npm package 'mc-provider' impersonates a legitimate Cosmos chain registry package but instead loads and re-exports malicious code from an unrelated package named 'supersig'. This results in attacker-controlled RPC and signing operations being silently inserted into dependent applications. Installation of this package compromises the host system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.

Affected software

npmghsa
mc-provider
Affected versions
=1.0.10

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 19:21:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'mc-provider' npm package falsely presents itself as a Cosmos chain registry by copying legitimate README content and bundling decoy JSON files. However, its main entry point dynamically imports the unrelated 'supersig' package and re-exports its HttpProvider, redirecting RPC and signing traffic to attacker-controlled code. This behavior enables silent injection of malicious RPC/signing functionality into wallets or decentralized applications that depend on 'mc-provider'. The package's presence indicates a full system compromise risk.

Potential Impact

Any system with 'mc-provider' version 1.0.10 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers gain control over RPC and signing operations, potentially exposing all secrets and keys stored on the system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee eradication of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system is necessary.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the 'mc-provider' package version 1.0.10 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, secure computer. Due to the high risk of full system compromise, consider a full system audit and reinstallation from trusted sources. No official patch or fix is available; avoidance and removal are the only mitigations.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14305
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-8r2v-hr8v-g7hw"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a8d9ad4acd9273b493e141d

Added to database: 08/25/2026, 13:38:28 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 19:21:17 UTC

Last updated: 10/02/2026, 22:39:43 UTC

Views: 23

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