MalwarePublished 29 Jun 2026

@planetlabs/admin-ng (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @planetlabs/admin-ngSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @planetlabs/admin-ng and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Jun 2026, 22:22 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6637

What to do

Remove @planetlabs/admin-ng 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@planetlabs/admin-ng	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @planetlabs/admin-ng contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package results in full system compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be considered exposed. Removal of the package alone does not ensure complete remediation, as additional malicious software may persist.

Defensive guidance

Remove the @planetlabs/admin-ng package immediately. Treat any affected system as fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious software, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system.

Summary

The @planetlabs/admin-ng npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced. The advisory recommends considering any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps including secret rotation from a clean environment.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-4x72-8x46-jqmw (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Jun 2026, 22:22 UTC

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