Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in chatgpt-pro-setup-tool Package
Summary
MAL-2026-18058: Malicious code in chatgpt-pro-setup-tool (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The chatgpt-pro-setup-tool is an npm package designed to facilitate the setup and configuration of ChatGPT Pro environments. It is intended for developers looking to integrate ChatGPT functionalities into their applications. However, this package has been compromised, embedding malicious code that poses significant security risks to any system where it is installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the chatgpt-pro-setup-tool package. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the code is classified under CWE-506, indicating that it contains embedded malicious code. Users are advised to treat any system with this package as fully compromised and take immediate action to secure their data.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall chatgpt-pro-setup-toolIf 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-setup-tool package and secure your system.
Conclusion
The chatgpt-pro-setup-tool package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises system security. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of sensitive information is crucial to mitigate risks. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
You should uninstall the package immediately and rotate any sensitive information stored on the affected system.
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Keeping this package installed can lead to unauthorized access to your system, data theft, and potential further exploitation by malicious actors.
The best course of action is to remove the package, secure your system, and rotate all sensitive information. There is no guarantee that removing the package will eliminate all malicious software.
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