Malicious code in semaphore-job-pool (npm)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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.
Malicious code in semaphore-job-pool (npm)
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
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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