MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

sixseven9 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects sixseven9Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove sixseven9 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10381

What to do

Remove sixseven9 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
npmsixseven9	Affected =1.7.7	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'sixseven9' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in complete system compromise, including unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the 'sixseven9' package installed. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The system may be under external control, posing a severe security risk.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'sixseven9' package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because the system may remain compromised even after removal, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected systems to ensure complete eradication of malicious components.

Summary

The 'sixseven9' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants full control to an external attacker, risking exposure of all sensitive credentials and secrets stored on the system. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:35 UTC

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