Malicious code in vantora (npm)
The npm package 'vantora' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. 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 components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'vantora' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, remediation requires secret rotation from a separate trusted environment. No CVSS score or patch information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has not provided an official patch or advisory, and the package should be removed immediately upon detection.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'vantora' package installed or running are considered fully compromised, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself, making the compromise severe and difficult to fully remediate without comprehensive incident response.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'vantora' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, trusted environment. Conduct a thorough incident response to identify and remediate any persistent malicious components. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or vendor advisory is available. Monitor for any updates from the vendor or security community.
Malicious code in vantora (npm)
Description
The npm package 'vantora' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. 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 components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'vantora' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, remediation requires secret rotation from a separate trusted environment. No CVSS score or patch information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has not provided an official patch or advisory, and the package should be removed immediately upon detection.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'vantora' package installed or running are considered fully compromised, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself, making the compromise severe and difficult to fully remediate without comprehensive incident response.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'vantora' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, trusted environment. Conduct a thorough incident response to identify and remediate any persistent malicious components. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or vendor advisory is available. Monitor for any updates from the vendor or security community.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11016
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4fm5-fwqx-8r39"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6151389c2644c7f8da77e4
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 00:12:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 00:12:18 UTC
Views: 3
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