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Malicious code in source-analyzer (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/13/2026 (08/13/2026, 21:22:25 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: source-analyzer

Description

The npm package 'source-analyzer' versions 0.5.7, 0.5.8, and 0.5.9 contains malicious code or depends on a malicious package. Installing or running this package can lead to full compromise of the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a different, uncompromised system is strongly advised.

Affected software

npmghsa
source-analyzer
Affected versions
=0.5.8=0.5.7=0.5.9

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 08/14/2026, 16:45:07 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'source-analyzer' npm package in versions 0.5.7, 0.5.8, and 0.5.9 was found to include malicious code or to depend on a malicious package. According to the source details, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may grant an attacker full control over the affected system. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious artifacts. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised system must be rotated from a different, secure system to prevent further unauthorized access.

Potential Impact

Systems with the affected versions of 'source-analyzer' installed or running are at risk of full compromise, including unauthorized access to stored secrets and keys. The attacker may gain persistent control over the system, making it unsafe to trust the integrity of the compromised environment even after package removal.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the affected versions (0.5.7, 0.5.8, 0.5.9) of the 'source-analyzer' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, consider rebuilding or fully cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14013
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-p68g-6893-44r8"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a7f43f0bf8831d5395d7610

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

Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 16:45:07 UTC

Last updated: 09/26/2026, 13:16:35 UTC

Views: 24

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