MalwarePublished 15 Jul 2026

@saladin0x1/js-shared-modules (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @saladin0x1/js-shared-modulesSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @saladin0x1/js-shared-modules and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 15 Jul 2026, 13:06 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10649

What to do

Remove @saladin0x1/js-shared-modules from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npm@saladin0x1/js-shared-modules	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @saladin0x1/js-shared-modules contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. Installation of this package may lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.

Impact

Full compromise of the affected system is indicated, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. This can lead to further compromise of connected systems or services if credentials are reused. The persistence of malicious code beyond the package itself means that the attacker may maintain control even after removal of the package.

Defensive guidance

Remove the @saladin0x1/js-shared-modules package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors. Do not rely solely on package removal to restore system integrity.

Summary

The @saladin0x1/js-shared-modules package on the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. This implies that the attacker may have gained full control over the affected system, potentially exfiltrating sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine. Simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-7xh4-j295-69xm (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 15 Jul 2026, 13:06 UTC

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