MAL-2026-19195: Malicious code in @hesxo/viro-cli (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (cca2ee52335e4cf061ed32c77fca91619828007bbde4527f9078af124ead3426) 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/viro-clifrom your environment.Remove the @hesxo/viro-cli package; removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from installation.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should treat this as an active compromise?
Any computer where @hesxo/viro-cli is installed or has run should be considered fully compromised. This includes systems that may contain secrets or keys accessible to the package.
What should be done immediately?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer, using a different computer. Do not perform credential rotation from the potentially compromised system.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the incident?
No. The package should be removed, but removal does not guarantee that other malicious software installed as a result will be removed. The affected computer should continue to be treated as potentially under outside control.