Malicious code in try-lock-runner (npm)
The npm package try-lock-runner version 3.2.1 contains malicious code or depends on a malicious package. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on that system should be rotated immediately from a different device. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software resulting from its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package try-lock-runner version 3.2.1 has been identified as containing malicious code or a dependency with malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and the GitHub Security Advisory for malware, installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the host system. The advisory warns that secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated from a separate machine, as removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation of the infection.
Potential Impact
Systems with try-lock-runner version 3.2.1 installed are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control over the affected computer. This compromises all secrets and keys stored on the system, necessitating immediate rotation of credentials from a secure environment. The presence of malicious code means that attackers may have persistent access beyond just the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the try-lock-runner package version 3.2.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been given to attackers, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Malicious code in try-lock-runner (npm)
Description
The npm package try-lock-runner version 3.2.1 contains malicious code or depends on a malicious package. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on that system should be rotated immediately from a different device. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software resulting from its installation.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package try-lock-runner version 3.2.1 has been identified as containing malicious code or a dependency with malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and the GitHub Security Advisory for malware, installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the host system. The advisory warns that secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated from a separate machine, as removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation of the infection.
Potential Impact
Systems with try-lock-runner version 3.2.1 installed are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control over the affected computer. This compromises all secrets and keys stored on the system, necessitating immediate rotation of credentials from a secure environment. The presence of malicious code means that attackers may have persistent access beyond just the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the try-lock-runner package version 3.2.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been given to attackers, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14014
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5wp3-7whm-64mv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a7f43f0bf8831d5395d760c
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 16:36:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 16:44:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 14:42:00 UTC
Views: 31
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