MalwarePublished 3 Nov 2026

paidwithtab (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects paidwithtabSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove paidwithtab and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 10:15 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18521

What to do

Remove paidwithtab 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
npmpaidwithtab	Affected =3.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'paidwithtab' version 3.0.0 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. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but full remediation may require rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer due to the risk of persistent malicious software.

Impact

Any system with 'paidwithtab' version 3.0.0 installed or running is considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. This represents a severe security breach, risking data theft, unauthorized system control, and further malicious activity. The compromise is complete enough that removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'paidwithtab' package version 3.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised computers from a separate, secure computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Summary

The 'paidwithtab' npm package version 3.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package grants an external entity full control over the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The package should be removed promptly; however, because the attacker may have established persistent access, simply removing the package does not guarantee full eradication of the threat. Secrets and keys must be rotated from a secure environment to mitigate ongoing risk.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-vwm6-r9cc-qg37 (opens in a new tab)

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