wos-library (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects wos-librarySource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove wos-library and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:20 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-16373
What to do
Remove wos-library 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmwos-library | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The wos-library npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate the malicious presence on the system.