MalwarePublished 30 Oct 2026

@pcb-dp/qa-commons (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @pcb-dp/qa-commonsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @pcb-dp/qa-commons and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 19:48 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18413

What to do

Remove @pcb-dp/qa-commons 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
npm@pcb-dp/qa-commons	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @pcb-dp/qa-commons contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but due to the extent of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious software. Secrets and keys should be rotated from a different, secure computer.

Impact

Any system with the @pcb-dp/qa-commons package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to all stored secrets and keys. This represents a severe security risk, potentially leading to data breaches and further exploitation.

Defensive guidance

Remove the @pcb-dp/qa-commons package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised systems from a different, secure computer. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software, consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure full remediation.

Summary

The @pcb-dp/qa-commons npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to stored secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends removing the package and rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. There is no guarantee that removal of the package alone will eradicate all malicious components introduced by it.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-w4v4-fj9q-cfj5 (opens in a new tab)

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