MAL-2026-19766: Malicious code in dowload_ebok_in_the_afterlight_by_alexandra_bracken_iv7u0 (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (9b294af590b9285c21f1f6cf467792307cf18f28a7c95ddff3d1ce5974a5a118) 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_in_the_afterlight_by_alexandra_bracken_iv7u0from your environment.Remove the package from any computer where it is installed or running.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What should teams do if this package is installed or has run on a system?
Treat the system as fully compromised. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on that computer immediately, using a different computer to perform the rotation.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the incident?
No. The package should be removed, but removal cannot guarantee that all malicious software installed as a result has been removed because an outside party may have obtained full control of the computer.