Malicious code in open-worker-cli (npm)
The open-worker-cli npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The open-worker-cli package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced by the attacker. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly recommended.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the open-worker-cli package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted system to prevent unauthorized access. Because the system may remain compromised even after removal, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure eradication of malicious software.
Malicious code in open-worker-cli (npm)
Description
The open-worker-cli npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The open-worker-cli package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced by the attacker. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly recommended.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the open-worker-cli package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted system to prevent unauthorized access. Because the system may remain compromised even after removal, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure eradication of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11188
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2p2c-gx9p-5wg8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae54e9c2644c7f8988c8f
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:21:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 07:21:56 UTC
Views: 2
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