Malicious code in rnx-align-deps (npm)
The npm package 'rnx-align-deps' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a different, uncompromised computer is strongly recommended. There is no guarantee that removing the package will eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rnx-align-deps' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source data, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious package may grant attackers full control over the system, necessitating secret and key rotation from a separate machine. Although removal of the package is advised, it may not fully eradicate all malicious components introduced during installation. No static or behavioral findings suggest credential access or network exfiltration patterns, but the overall compromise risk remains critical.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'rnx-align-deps' package installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough to require immediate secret rotation and package removal, but residual malicious software may persist even after removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'rnx-align-deps' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Due to the potential persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself, consider full system remediation or reimaging to ensure complete removal of the threat.
Malicious code in rnx-align-deps (npm)
Description
The npm package 'rnx-align-deps' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a different, uncompromised computer is strongly recommended. There is no guarantee that removing the package will eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rnx-align-deps' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source data, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious package may grant attackers full control over the system, necessitating secret and key rotation from a separate machine. Although removal of the package is advised, it may not fully eradicate all malicious components introduced during installation. No static or behavioral findings suggest credential access or network exfiltration patterns, but the overall compromise risk remains critical.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'rnx-align-deps' package installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough to require immediate secret rotation and package removal, but residual malicious software may persist even after removal.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'rnx-align-deps' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Due to the potential persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself, consider full system remediation or reimaging to ensure complete removal of the threat.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6940
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-q28c-5m68-92hm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4e4f10c9d9e3dbe328e1b5
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 19:47:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 01:50:34 UTC
Views: 95
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