Malicious code in @saazkira/libsignal-node (npm)
Description
The npm package @saazkira/libsignal-node 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 different, trusted machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of the malicious software or attacker control.
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Technical Analysis
The @saazkira/libsignal-node package distributed via npm is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials and keys on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent attacker control may remain even after package removal.
Defensive Guidance
Immediately remove the @saazkira/libsignal-node package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software or attacker presence.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-17836
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5f92-7xqw-69hg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6acd55612cdf04f656da87fb
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 21:47:13 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 22:03:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 22:03:50 UTC
Views: 2
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