MalwarePublished 14 Jul 2026

nodemon-plint (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects nodemon-plintSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove nodemon-plint and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 15 Jul 2026, 12:58 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10595

What to do

Remove nodemon-plint 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
npmnodemon-plint	Affected =3.1.13	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'nodemon-plint' version 3.1.13 contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected system. Any secrets or keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removing the package alone may not fully eliminate the malicious presence due to potential persistence mechanisms.

Impact

Systems with 'nodemon-plint' version 3.1.13 installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected system, putting all stored secrets and keys at risk. The presence of malicious code can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further system compromise. Simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components.

Defensive guidance

Immediate removal of the 'nodemon-plint' package version 3.1.13 is recommended. All secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the affected system should be rotated from a secure, uncompromised environment. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software, consider a full system investigation and remediation.

Summary

The 'nodemon-plint' package version 3.1.13 was identified as containing malicious code or relying on a dependency that contains malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and the GitHub Security Advisory for malware, systems with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The advisory warns that all secrets and keys on the system are at risk and must be rotated from a different, uncompromised machine. Removal of the package is recommended but may not guarantee complete remediation due to possible persistent malicious software.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 15 Jul 2026, 12:58 UTC

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