MAL-2026-19697: Malicious code in dowload_ebok_consulting_by_mohan_kancharla_alqda (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (0bdf306e558b0d0fe34fa6ce4be3b71b9e605b2d716e30a6b78a26569163996f) 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/dowload_ebok_consulting_by_mohan_kancharla_alqdafrom your environment.Remove the package dowload_ebok_consulting_by_mohan_kancharla_alqda.
- 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 incident?
Any organization or individual with the package installed or running on a computer should treat that computer as 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 as part of containment.
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 with it has been removed.