# MAL-2026-16233: Malicious code in strapi-plugin-maylog-meeb (npm)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `strapi-plugin-maylog-meeb` (npm)
- **Published:** 16 Sep 2026

## What is MAL-2026-16233?

MAL-2026-16233 is a malicious package in strapi-plugin-maylog-meeb, published on 16 Sep 2026. 

### Official description

The package's postinstall.js lifecycle script executes automatically on `npm install` and spawns a python3 reverse shell that connects to the hardcoded remote endpoint 14.225.210.85:80 and attaches an interactive `sh` PTY to the socket, giving the operator of that endpoint full shell access to the installer's host. Prior to the connect, the script collects host identifiers (os.hostname(), os.userInfo().username, process.pid) and writes them to /tmp/postinstall-revshell.log; those identifiers are also exposed to the remote endpoint once the shell attaches. The script retries on failure. The package name and description masquerade as a Strapi audit-log plugin; no functionality in the tarball corresponds to that stated purpose.

## What should I do about MAL-2026-16233?

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-2026-16233 is a malicious package: strapi-plugin-maylog-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-2026-16233/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-16233/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-16233

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-16233/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.