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Malicious code in multer-express (npm)

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Critical
Published: 06/24/2026 (06/24/2026, 10:23:40 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: multer-express

Description

The npm package 'multer-express' version 2.1.1 is identified as malicious. Although no direct malicious code patterns or install-time hooks were found, the package is considered fully compromising any system where it is installed. Systems with this package should be treated as fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on them must be rotated from a separate, secure system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of the compromise.

Affected software

npmghsa
multer-express
Affected versions
=2.1.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/09/2026, 09:54:12 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'multer-express' package (version 2.1.1) on npm is flagged as malicious. Despite lacking identifiable malicious code patterns or behaviors, the package is considered to fully compromise any computer on which it is installed. This assessment is based on a malware advisory (GHSA-vvr6-9g6q-v5w3) and the GCVE database entry MAL-2026-6387. The package name similarity to the legitimate 'multer' middleware may cause confusion but is not the basis for the compromise assessment. No patch or remediation is provided, and the package should be removed. However, because full system compromise is assumed, additional remediation beyond removal is necessary.

Potential Impact

Any system with 'multer-express' version 2.1.1 installed should be considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The compromise may allow an attacker full control over the affected computer, making removal of the package insufficient to restore system integrity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the 'multer-express' package version 2.1.1 immediately. Treat affected systems as fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response, including rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, secure system. Because no official patch or fix is available, rely on removal and comprehensive system remediation to mitigate risk.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6387
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-vvr6-9g6q-v5w3"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a4f6c3d68715ace431589ee

Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:39:09 UTC

Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 09:54:12 UTC

Last updated: 07/29/2026, 23:25:32 UTC

Views: 14

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