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Malicious code in redis-type-os (npm)

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Critical
Published: 06/16/2026 (06/16/2026, 11:54:37 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: redis-type-os

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (8f9fefcfb296b7a9b0c08dc47f628f1987d349d5b57cc9b3c5cb2ce7e331f7e4) Package is published as `redis-type-os` but all in-package references (README, docs/, CHANGELOG, repository field, author email) point to `redis-om` / `redis-om-node` by Guy Royse. `dist/index.js` is the upstream redis-om bundle verbatim. The only meaningful divergence from upstream is an added runtime dependency `hex-type@^3.0.2` declared in `package.json`, which is not imported anywhere in the shipped code. The package itself contains no exfiltration, dropper, install hook, or credential-handling code; the carrier ships legitimate redis-om functionality. The supply-chain concern is two-fold: (1) the package name (`redis-type-os` vs `redis-om`) plus impersonated author identity creates confusion for developers who mistype the real package, and (2) installing it silently pulls `hex-type` into the dependency closure for reasons unrelated to the advertised functionality. Whether `hex-type` itself is benign or malicious must be evaluated separately. Routed for human review because name-similarity and author-impersonation are subjective judgments and the carrier itself executes no harmful code at install or import time. ## Source: ghsa-malware (99c007b1300db882ef2517bb7c64d7ecc069ad07d404c8b56c66b846b75bab49) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Affected software

npmghsa
redis-type-os
Affected versions
=1.0.3=1.0.6=1.0.7=1.0.10

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/09/2026, 09:53:39 UTC

Technical Analysis

redis-type-os is a malicious npm package that impersonates the legitimate redis-om package by copying its code and author metadata but adds an unexplained dependency on hex-type. The package does not contain direct malicious payloads such as exfiltration or install hooks but creates supply chain risk through author impersonation and dependency confusion. Security advisories indicate that installing redis-type-os may lead to full system compromise, necessitating secret rotation and removal of the package. No patch or remediation is currently documented, and the safety of the hex-type dependency is unknown.

Potential Impact

Installing redis-type-os may result in full compromise of the affected system, as indicated by security advisories. All secrets and keys on the system should be considered exposed and require immediate rotation. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts due to potential persistent compromise. The package's impersonation and added dependency increase the risk of supply chain attacks.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or fix is documented for redis-type-os. Immediate removal of the package is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Monitor for any signs of persistent compromise beyond the package installation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-5882
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-w3ww-qq48-r4j9"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a4f6c3d68715ace431589ba

Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:39:09 UTC

Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 09:53:39 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 08:34:07 UTC

Views: 7

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