Malicious Package in test-module-a
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-506.
Summary
All versions of `test-module-a` contain malicious code as a preinstall script. The package fetches all names of npm packages owned by the user and attempts to add another maintainer to every package as a means of package hijacking, ## Recommendation Remove the package from your system. If you own any packages that were compromised please contact npm security immediately at [email protected]. Also enable 2FA for publishing to further secure packages you maintain.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | test-module-a (npm) | all versions | — | No fix listed | GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2 |
- test-module-a (npm) Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2
References
Sources
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