Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in chatgpt-pro-activator Package
Summary
MAL-2026-18057: Malicious code in chatgpt-pro-activator (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The chatgpt-pro-activator package is an npm library designed to enhance the functionality of ChatGPT applications. It allows developers to integrate advanced features and streamline user interactions. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant security risks to any system where it is installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of embedded malicious code within the chatgpt-pro-activator package. This code can compromise the entire system, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Once installed, the package may grant full control of the affected computer to an external entity, making it imperative for users to act swiftly to mitigate potential damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall chatgpt-pro-activatorIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no effective workarounds for this vulnerability. The only recommended action is to uninstall the chatgpt-pro-activator package and secure your system.
Conclusion
The chatgpt-pro-activator package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses a serious security threat. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any sensitive information. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
You should uninstall the package immediately and rotate any sensitive information stored on your system.
If you have installed chatgpt-pro-activator, consider your system compromised. Check for unusual activities or unauthorized access.
The best recovery method is to remove the malicious package and rotate all sensitive credentials. There is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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