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Malicious code in web-api-node (npm)

0
Critical
Published: 07/03/2026 (07/03/2026, 16:06:55 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: web-api-node

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (3ca2f8dce9e845346901818eadd06a0cda318c99ac3e059cd076d9f4065e2c17) 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

npmghsa
web-api-node

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/11/2026, 12:33:53 UTC

Technical Analysis

The web-api-node package in versions 1.3.2 to 1.3.3 is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets on the affected system should be considered exposed and rotated immediately from a trusted environment. Removal of the package does not ensure complete remediation because the attacker may have deployed additional malicious software or backdoors.

Potential Impact

Systems with the affected versions of web-api-node installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the malicious package itself, leading to a severe security breach.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the web-api-node package versions 1.3.2 through 1.3.3 from affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors that may have been installed. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding the affected systems from known good backups.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6747
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-j69c-7q52-h87f"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc14

Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC

Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 12:33:53 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 23:10:30 UTC

Views: 112

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