Malicious code in metrica-chain (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (acc9d835dca527dc5e6db2124ca93898cd3f4f8bf0b6589a60c0eceed23314d2) 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 'metrica-chain' npm package version 2.4.5 is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised device. The advisory warns that removal of the package does not ensure complete eradication of the malicious presence, indicating potential persistence mechanisms or additional malware installed alongside the package.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access and control by an attacker. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. The system's integrity and confidentiality are severely impacted, and removal of the package alone may not restore security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'metrica-chain' package version 2.4.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may remain compromised even after package removal, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete eradication of malicious software.
Malicious code in metrica-chain (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (acc9d835dca527dc5e6db2124ca93898cd3f4f8bf0b6589a60c0eceed23314d2) 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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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'metrica-chain' npm package version 2.4.5 is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised device. The advisory warns that removal of the package does not ensure complete eradication of the malicious presence, indicating potential persistence mechanisms or additional malware installed alongside the package.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access and control by an attacker. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. The system's integrity and confidentiality are severely impacted, and removal of the package alone may not restore security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'metrica-chain' package version 2.4.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system may remain compromised even after package removal, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete eradication of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6851
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xwqp-v7wh-px47"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343927e9c797195facff
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:52:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 17:51:13 UTC
Views: 32
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