Which versions of @validator-sdk/pubkey are malicious?

Every published version of @validator-sdk/pubkey on npm is considered malicious. Remove the package entirely.

How do I remediate @validator-sdk/pubkey if I installed it?

Remove @validator-sdk/pubkey from your project and lockfile, then assume any secrets accessible to the build or runtime were exposed: rotate API keys, tokens, and credentials, and audit for unexpected outbound network activity or persistence. Use O3 Security's dependency scanner to confirm the package and its artifacts are fully purged across your stack.

Is @validator-sdk/pubkey part of a known attack campaign?

Yes — @validator-sdk/pubkey is associated with the GHSA-w9ch-gj3p-2cj9 campaign. Packages in the same campaign often share infrastructure and payloads, so check whether any related packages are also in your dependency tree.

Can O3 Security detect @validator-sdk/pubkey in my codebase?

Yes. O3 Security's supply-chain scanner checks every dependency against known-malicious package intelligence at install time and in CI, blocking @validator-sdk/pubkey and packages like it before any post-install script runs.

Malicious package

@validator-sdk/pubkeynpm

Malicious code in @validator-sdk/pubkey (npm) Remove it immediately and rotate any exposed credentials.

MAL-2026-5498

Immediate action

Remove the package, then rotate any secrets the build/runtime could reach.

npm uninstall @validator-sdk/pubkey

What this malware does

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.

Malicious versions

all versions

Every published version of this package is considered malicious — remove it entirely.

Indicators of compromise (SHA-256)

24ee16f71bbbbfbdf360c506e6ee4a19e6c60c374b8f30a3d2e255217ee96afb

Frequently asked questions

No. @validator-sdk/pubkey on npm has been identified as a malicious package (all published versions flagged). It should be removed immediately — do not install or keep it in your dependency tree.

Campaign

GHSA-w9ch-gj3p-2cj9

References

github.com

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