MalwarePublished 12 Nov 2026

pdf-html5-page-flip (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects pdf-html5-page-flipSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove pdf-html5-page-flip and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 13:47 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-19153

What to do

Remove pdf-html5-page-flip 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
npmpdf-html5-page-flip	Affected =2.0.2	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'pdf-html5-page-flip' version 2.0.2 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately using a different device. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by this package.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed the malicious package. This includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system, leading to significant security breaches.

Defensive guidance

Immediately remove the 'pdf-html5-page-flip' package version 2.0.2 from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines using a separate, secure device. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.

Summary

The 'pdf-html5-page-flip' npm package version 2.0.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, sensitive credentials and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a secure, unaffected environment. Simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-j3hx-5mxx-43qh (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 12 Nov 2026, 13:47 UTC

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