# MAL-2026-6285: Malicious code in new-solt (npm)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `new-solt` (npm)
- **Published:** 23 Jun 2026
- **Also known as:** GHSA-mvjp-c9p2-37jx

## What is MAL-2026-6285?

MAL-2026-6285 is a malicious package in new-solt, published on 23 Jun 2026. 

### Official description

Package new-solt@0.0.8 contains index.js which imports child_process and invokes execSync with bash and zsh shell strings (around lines 315 and 331). Without further code-flow tracing it cannot be determined whether these shell calls are tied to install-time or import-time side effects, whether they execute attacker-controlled or fetched content, or whether they form part of a documented user-facing CLI. The pattern alone (child_process + shell execution) is consistent with both legitimate tooling and exfiltration/dropper behavior, so a human reviewer should examine the full execution path before installing or recommending this package.

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-2026-6285?

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-2026-6285 is a malicious package: new-solt (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-2026-6285/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-6285/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-6285

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-6285/
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