MAL-2026-19074: Malicious code in futrou (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (331465c8581a5dcaff2ec4ed0ace90f59daece320f7826bdfc40980aaf146331) 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/futroufrom your environment.Remove the futrou package; removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from installation because the computer may have been fully compromised.
- Operational
Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on any computer with futrou installed, 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 immediate actions are recommended?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. Remove the package from the affected system.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the compromise?
No. Because an outside entity may have obtained full control of the computer, removing the package does not guarantee that all malicious software installed as a result has been removed.