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Malicious code in @zahlen/checkout (npm)

0
Critical
Published: 08/06/2026 (08/06/2026, 06:23:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @zahlen/checkout

Description

The npm package @zahlen/checkout version 0.2.2 is identified as malicious. Installing or running this package can lead to a full compromise of the affected computer. The package does not exhibit typical malicious behaviors such as remote code fetching or credential scraping, but its presence indicates a high risk. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer is strongly recommended.

Affected software

npmghsa
@zahlen/checkout
Affected versions
=0.2.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 18:40:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

The npm package @zahlen/checkout version 0.2.2 has been flagged as malicious by the GHSA-malware source. Although static analysis and code path tracing did not reveal typical malicious behaviors like remote content execution or credential exfiltration, the package is considered fully compromising to any system where it is installed or running. This implies that the package likely contains hidden or obfuscated malicious code that grants an attacker full control over the system. The advisory recommends immediate removal and secret rotation to mitigate impact.

Potential Impact

Any computer with @zahlen/checkout version 0.2.2 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, putting all stored secrets and keys at risk. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components introduced by the package, so secret rotation and further remediation are necessary.

Defensive Guidance

Remove the @zahlen/checkout package version 0.2.2 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted machine. Since full control may have been given to an attacker, further forensic analysis and remediation may be required. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered unsafe and avoided.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-13391
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-vj9r-9wwp-6cfp"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a74cf8ebf8831d5391aea42

Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:16:46 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 18:40:02 UTC

Last updated: 08/06/2026, 18:40:02 UTC

Views: 2

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