Malicious code in tracing-str (npm)
The tracing-str npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The tracing-str npm package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5, and 2.0.3 contain malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, allowing an attacker to potentially control the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. The package removal does not guarantee full remediation because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software.
Potential Impact
Any system with the affected tracing-str package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. This represents a critical security risk, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tracing-str package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system. No official patch or fix is indicated; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in tracing-str (npm)
Description
The tracing-str npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The tracing-str npm package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5, and 2.0.3 contain malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, allowing an attacker to potentially control the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. The package removal does not guarantee full remediation because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software.
Potential Impact
Any system with the affected tracing-str package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. This represents a critical security risk, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tracing-str package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system. No official patch or fix is indicated; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6894
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f25x-c4qf-8xxp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4c342127e9c797195f9adc
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 21:01:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 21:01:45 UTC
Views: 65
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