Malicious code in service-home (npm)
Description
The npm package 'service-home' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a complete security breach, necessitating immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Simply removing the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The 'service-home' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the affected system. The package grants an attacker complete control, potentially allowing theft or manipulation of sensitive data. Due to the depth of compromise, removal of the package alone is insufficient to restore system integrity.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'service-home' package installed or running are considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on these systems are at risk and must be rotated immediately from a different, secure system. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'service-home' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a trusted backup to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-16039
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-m2c9-2v7c-fxf9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a9f911bacd9273b49ff38e5
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 04:37:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 04:52:51 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 23:21:31 UTC
Views: 74
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