MAL-2026-19861: Malicious code in dowload_ebok_tempt_me_a_stark_international_novella_by_j_kenner_2zb7k (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (8c1be08010cc16fa4101cc6b60a36d3c3ce3591c1d18d1f8eb9ea5a438b1885b) 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_tempt_me_a_stark_international_novella_by_j_kenner_2zb7kfrom your environment.Remove the package; removal may not remove all malicious software resulting from its installation.
- Operational
Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
How severe is an installation or execution of this package?
Any computer with this package installed or running should be treated as fully compromised. Assume an outside entity may have obtained full control of the system.
What actions should be taken if this package is present?
Remove the package and immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer. Perform key and secret rotation from a different computer.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the system?
No. Because installation may have allowed an outside entity to install additional malicious software, removing the package does not guarantee that all malicious components are removed.