MAL-2026-19053: Malicious code in charape (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (642f1d05c7f56e4648be237af99c1dc703e0dd7d829cb398379f01de3e2f3385) 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/charapefrom your environment.Remove the charape package; because the computer may have been fully compromised, removing the package may not remove all resulting malicious software.
- Operational
Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on any computer that has the package installed or running, 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 with credentials and secrets on an affected computer?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on that computer immediately, using a different computer to perform the rotation.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the compromise?
No. The package should be removed, but removal cannot guarantee that other malicious software installed as a result has been removed.