GHSA-gvvq-fmh5-289g: Malicious code in v36sl2 (npm)

Published Nov 3, 2026

Updated

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Source: ghsa-malware (828f646eae3aa3f8a1ba000ee615d477513488b52cb84269e1155661fedc646b) 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

2 affected components

npm/v36sl2*

npm/v36sl2>=0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Remove
Remove npm/v36sl2 from your environment.
Remove the v36sl2 package from any computer where it is installed or running; removal may not eliminate all malicious software resulting from installation.
Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on any computer with v36sl2 installed or running, immediately and from a different computer.

Event History

Nov 3, 2026

Advisory Published

via GitHub·05:35 PM

Data Sourced

via GitHub·05:35 PM

DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Data Sourced

via OSV·05:35 PM

DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What systems should be treated as exposed?

Any computer on which the package is installed or running should be considered fully compromised.

What immediate containment and recovery steps are recommended?

Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. Remove the package, but do not assume removal eliminates all malicious software because an outside entity may have obtained full control of the system.