MalwarePublished 8 Jul 2026

nam-os-a-man (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects nam-os-a-manSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove nam-os-a-man and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6967

What to do

Remove nam-os-a-man 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
npmnam-os-a-man	Affected =99.9.9	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'nam-os-a-man' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as the attacker may have already established persistence or installed additional malicious software.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the compromised system. Persistence of malicious software beyond the presence of the package itself is possible, leading to ongoing security risks.

Defensive guidance

Immediately remove the 'nam-os-a-man' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised computer, using a different, trusted device to do so. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software or attacker access.

Summary

The 'nam-os-a-man' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may gain full control over the affected system, potentially accessing sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious components introduced by the attacker.

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 8 Jul 2026, 13:29 UTC

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