MalwarePublished 23 Sep 2026Updated 30 Sep 2026

z-deno-truth-va499w (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects z-deno-truth-va499wSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove z-deno-truth-va499w and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-16471

What to do

Remove z-deno-truth-va499w 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
npmz-deno-truth-va499w	Affected =1.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'z-deno-truth-va499w' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package results in full system compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The threat actor may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'z-deno-truth-va499w' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Summary

The 'z-deno-truth-va499w' package on npm is identified as malicious software that, when installed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. Due to the extent of control given to an external entity, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 23 Sep 2026, 06:23 UTC

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