MalwarePublished 6 Jul 2026Updated 1 Sep 2026

stacknova (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects stacknovaSource GCVE Database

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

Data as of 12 Sep 2026, 21:01 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6882

What to do

Remove stacknova 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
npmstacknova	Affected =1.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'stacknova' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the 'stacknova' package version 1.0.0 installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'stacknova' package version 1.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure removal of all malicious software.

Summary

The 'stacknova' npm package version 1.0.0 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced. The package is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional software vulnerability. There is no CVSS score available for this threat.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-5cpm-r2cm-wpjc (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:01 UTC

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