MAL-2026-18647: Malicious code in cdeops (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (380de9c4bebb6dbe605106630c161af02376f67c9810af146258afeabbafb901) 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
npm/cdeopsfrom your environment.Remove the cdeops package; because the computer may have been fully compromised, removing the package does not guarantee that all resulting malicious software is removed.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on any affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What systems should be treated as exposed?
Any computer where the package is installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
What should be done immediately after identifying an affected system?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on that computer immediately, using a different computer.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the compromise?
No. The package should be removed, but removal does not guarantee that any malicious software installed as a result will be removed because an outside entity may have obtained full control of the computer.