Malicious code in test-prettier (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (2e81aaf3ca98b6be66b1dd1e6c1c2de4d9487b31d82e74d6c8283b9d9d5a8ee2) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'test-prettier' npm package version 1.0.9 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control by an external entity. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation methods are provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with 'test-prettier' version 1.0.9 installed. Potential exposure and unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The malicious package may enable persistent control by an attacker beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'test-prettier' package version 1.0.9 immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected environment. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in test-prettier (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (2e81aaf3ca98b6be66b1dd1e6c1c2de4d9487b31d82e74d6c8283b9d9d5a8ee2) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'test-prettier' npm package version 1.0.9 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control by an external entity. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation methods are provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with 'test-prettier' version 1.0.9 installed. Potential exposure and unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The malicious package may enable persistent control by an attacker beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'test-prettier' package version 1.0.9 immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected environment. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6893
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6h3j-xcmr-vmwx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342427e9c797195f9b77
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:21:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 23:35:19 UTC
Views: 52
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