@whs4/whs4_npm (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @whs4/whs4_npmSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @whs4/whs4_npm and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 8 Jul 2026, 13:51 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6946
What to do
Remove @whs4/whs4_npm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npm@whs4/whs4_npm | Affected– | Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package @whs4/whs4_npm contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.