MalwarePublished 23 Jun 2026Updated 8 Jul 2026

ts-numbering (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects ts-numberingSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove ts-numbering and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 9 Jul 2026, 10:04 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6288

What to do

Remove ts-numbering 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
npmts-numbering	Affected =1.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'ts-numbering' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected system. Any secrets or keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted environment. Removing the package alone may not fully eliminate the malicious presence due to potential persistent backdoors or additional malware installed.

Impact

Systems with 'ts-numbering' version 1.0.0 installed are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected computer, potentially accessing all stored secrets and keys. This poses a critical security risk as confidential information can be stolen or manipulated. The presence of malicious code can also lead to persistent backdoors or further malware infections.

Defensive guidance

The package should be removed immediately. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, secure computer. Due to the likelihood of full system compromise, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

Summary

The 'ts-numbering' npm package version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a dependency that contains malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and the GitHub Security Advisory for malware, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different computer and removal of the package. However, removal does not guarantee eradication of all malicious software introduced by this package.

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 9 Jul 2026, 10:04 UTC

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