Malicious code in pretty-pino-logger (npm)
The npm package pretty-pino-logger contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The pretty-pino-logger npm package versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4 and 2.0.1 through 2.0.2 contain malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the host computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Removal of the package does not ensure complete eradication of the malicious presence.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected versions of pretty-pino-logger installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, potentially accessing or exfiltrating sensitive data, credentials, and secrets. This level of compromise necessitates immediate security incident response actions including key rotation and system remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious pretty-pino-logger package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious artifacts. No official patch or fix is indicated; remediation relies on removal and incident response.
Malicious code in pretty-pino-logger (npm)
Description
The npm package pretty-pino-logger contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The pretty-pino-logger npm package versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4 and 2.0.1 through 2.0.2 contain malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the host computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Removal of the package does not ensure complete eradication of the malicious presence.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected versions of pretty-pino-logger installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, potentially accessing or exfiltrating sensitive data, credentials, and secrets. This level of compromise necessitates immediate security incident response actions including key rotation and system remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious pretty-pino-logger package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious artifacts. No official patch or fix is indicated; remediation relies on removal and incident response.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6867
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9vrr-rpr8-7hfj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4c342827e9c797195f9d2a
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 20:46:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 09:08:39 UTC
Views: 98
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