MalwarePublished 26 Oct 2025Updated 7 Nov 2025

paysera-loading-spinner (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects paysera-loading-spinnerSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove paysera-loading-spinner and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 18:40 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-48751

What to do

Remove paysera-loading-spinner 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
npmpaysera-loading-spinner	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'paysera-loading-spinner' is identified as malicious because it communicates with a domain linked to malicious activity. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on that system must be rotated from a different, clean computer. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Impact

Systems with the 'paysera-loading-spinner' package installed are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control over the affected computer. This compromises all stored secrets and keys, necessitating immediate rotation from a different machine. The presence of this package poses a severe security risk, including unauthorized access, data theft, and further malware infection.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'paysera-loading-spinner' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Because the system is considered fully compromised, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Summary

The 'paysera-loading-spinner' package on npm has been flagged for containing malicious code that communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. According to the source, any computer running this package is considered fully compromised, implying that attackers may have gained control over the system. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised machine. While removal of the package is advised, it may not be sufficient to fully remediate the infection due to potential persistence mechanisms or additional malware installed.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-gfqh-6pcx-c55x (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 4 Nov 2026, 18:40 UTC

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