Malicious code in whs4_npm (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (47695d571fe82fbb4402e8cc7f56c05e1cb21d0bc8089ccbd8fca32f8cf5a57c) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (e73834dd1ccf50f1b158e500a9cb57f52552e5acf2598623050174b948568635) 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'whs4_npm' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control by an outside entity. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not remove all malicious components. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation is indicated, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Complete compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access and control. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated. Removal of the package alone may not restore system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'whs4_npm' package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted system. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available.
Malicious code in whs4_npm (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (47695d571fe82fbb4402e8cc7f56c05e1cb21d0bc8089ccbd8fca32f8cf5a57c) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (e73834dd1ccf50f1b158e500a9cb57f52552e5acf2598623050174b948568635) 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
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'whs4_npm' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control by an outside entity. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not remove all malicious components. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation is indicated, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Complete compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access and control. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated. Removal of the package alone may not restore system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'whs4_npm' package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted system. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6951
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3wm9-8rfp-wp25"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f09c9d9e3dbe328df9b
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:51:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 21:33:18 UTC
Views: 32
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