MAL-2026-19194: Malicious code in @hesxo/forge-cli (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (b541721260dfef499396c5e7ddce0284e679fffa6abed53153d765318fd78710) 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
@hesxo/forge-clifrom your environment.Remove the package; removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from its installation.
- Operational
Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on any computer where the package was installed or running, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should treat this as an active compromise?
Any computer where the package is installed or has been run should be considered fully compromised.
What should be rotated, and from where?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately. Perform the rotation from a different computer.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the issue?
No. The package should be removed, but removal does not guarantee that all malicious software introduced through its installation will be removed.