MAL-2026-19167: Malicious code in stelar-sdk (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (a300192bd68269ea0056210f0b0fa2960e33680247f68c836c96bea194e862a6) 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/stelar-sdkfrom your environment.Remove the stelar-sdk package; removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from its installation.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What systems should be treated as exposed?
Any computer with stelar-sdk installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
What immediate containment and recovery actions 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.
Can uninstalling the package be considered sufficient remediation?
No. Because installation may have given an outside entity full control of the computer, there is no guarantee that removing the package removes all resulting malicious software.