MAL-2026-19921: Malicious code in the_shaolin_workout_by_shi_yan_ming_r43vx (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (ef7cef142215f76f6f96c7581ae061ef5e62ea91b5fe4ca406646f20a2a059a0) 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/the_shaolin_workout_by_shi_yan_ming_r43vxfrom your environment.Remove the package; removing it 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
What systems should be treated as exposed?
Any computer where this npm package is installed or has run should be treated as fully compromised. This includes systems that may hold secrets or keys accessible to the package or its installation process.
What should be done first during incident response?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. Remove the package, but do not rely on removal alone to eliminate the compromise.
Does uninstalling the package fully remediate the issue?
No. The available information states that installing the package may have given an outside entity full control of the computer, so malicious software may remain after the package is removed.