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Malicious code in semaphore-job-pool (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/13/2026 (08/13/2026, 16:20:23 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: semaphore-job-pool

Description

The npm package 'semaphore-job-pool' version 2.2.2 was found to contain malicious code or depend on a package with malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted system is strongly advised. However, removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.

Affected software

npmghsa
semaphore-job-pool
Affected versions
=2.2.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/14/2026, 16:45:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'semaphore-job-pool' npm package version 2.2.2 contains malicious code or a dependency with malicious code, as identified by Amazon Inspector and the GitHub Security Advisory database. The presence of this package on a system implies a full compromise, potentially allowing attackers to gain control over the affected computer. The advisory recommends considering all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system as exposed and rotating them immediately from a secure environment. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection.

Potential Impact

Systems with 'semaphore-job-pool' version 2.2.2 installed are considered fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computer, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious activity.

Defensive Guidance

Remove the 'semaphore-job-pool' package version 2.2.2 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a separate, trusted computer. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider conducting a full system investigation and remediation to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14010
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-m4rw-m6pc-rjrx"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a7f43f0bf8831d5395d7622

Added to database: 08/14/2026, 16:36:00 UTC

Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 16:45:44 UTC

Last updated: 08/14/2026, 16:45:44 UTC

Views: 2

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