Malicious code in @postman-cse/okta-aio-linux-arm64 (npm)
The npm package @postman-cse/okta-aio-linux-arm64 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 system should be rotated immediately from a separate, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee full remediation, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @postman-cse/okta-aio-linux-arm64 package distributed via npm is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to access all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to restore system integrity, as additional malicious components may remain. Immediate secret rotation from a different, secure machine is advised to mitigate credential exposure.
Potential Impact
Complete system compromise on any machine with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines immediately, using a separate, secure device. Because the system may remain compromised even after package removal, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure full remediation.
Malicious code in @postman-cse/okta-aio-linux-arm64 (npm)
Description
The npm package @postman-cse/okta-aio-linux-arm64 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 system should be rotated immediately from a separate, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee full remediation, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @postman-cse/okta-aio-linux-arm64 package distributed via npm is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to access all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to restore system integrity, as additional malicious components may remain. Immediate secret rotation from a different, secure machine is advised to mitigate credential exposure.
Potential Impact
Complete system compromise on any machine with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the malicious package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines immediately, using a separate, secure device. Because the system may remain compromised even after package removal, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure full remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14357
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h84r-259m-g3fg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a89a6d2acd9273b491510b3
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 13:40:34 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:43:10 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 00:40:26 UTC
Views: 5
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