# MAL-2026-11453: Malicious code in adpanel-core (npm)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `adpanel-core` (npm)
- **Published:** 31 Jul 2026
- **Also known as:** GHSA-jhrx-465c-725f

## What is MAL-2026-11453?

MAL-2026-11453 is a malicious package in adpanel-core, published on 31 Jul 2026. 

### Official description

lib/report.js imports child_process, fs, https, and os, collects host identity via os.hostname() and os.userInfo(), reads local files via fs.readFileSync, executes commands via execSync, and POSTs the collected data over https.request to a hardcoded Zapier webhook at hooks.zapier.com. The destination is an attacker-controlled relay endpoint unrelated to any documented package purpose, and the data flow constitutes exfiltration of installer host identity, user info, and file contents.

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.

## What should I do about MAL-2026-11453?

Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
MAL-2026-11453 is a malicious package: adpanel-core (npm). Every version was published to cause harm.

Task:
1. Search this repository's dependency manifests and lockfiles for the package, including transitive dependencies.
2. If it is present, remove it, regenerate the lockfile with the project's package manager, and replace whatever it was used for.
3. List any CI runners, developer machines or containers that installed it, so their secrets can be rotated.
4. If the package is not used anywhere, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-11453/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-11453/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-11453

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-11453/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.