MAL-2026-19723: Malicious code in dowload_ebok_distopia_mexicana_by_lorenzo_meyer_r5yi0 (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (fbc0f49821472eafbeac1456b9ed21773eedd95981b3150090b4ab763d6fcf15) 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_distopia_mexicana_by_lorenzo_meyer_r5yi0from your environment.Remove the 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
Who should treat this as an active compromise?
Any computer where this npm package is installed or has run should be considered fully compromised. The package may have given an outside entity full control of the computer.
What should be done immediately?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. This includes credentials that could be used to access systems or services from that host.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the issue?
No. The package should be removed, but removal does not guarantee that all malicious software installed as a result has been removed.