MAL-2026-19881: Malicious code in dowload_ebok_the_third_frank_belknap_long_science_fiction_megap_by_frank_belknap_long_2cd23 (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (8ee9575ed6ba7997814a504f69b95aac86f14f0cf4f69826209cc8119fafab0f) 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_the_third_frank_belknap_long_science_fiction_megap_by_frank_belknap_long_2cd23from your environment.Remove the malicious package; this 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
Who should treat this as an active compromise?
Any computer where this npm package is installed or has run should be considered fully compromised. This includes systems where the package may have executed during installation or use.
What should be done first after identifying the package?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. Treat credentials, tokens, and other stored secrets as exposed.
Is removing the package enough to remediate the issue?
No. The package should be removed, but removal does not guarantee that other malicious software installed through the compromise will be removed, because an outside entity may have obtained full control of the computer.