MAL-2026-10255: Malicious code in abuden212 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden212' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden212' npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed, fully compromises the host computer. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control, making all stored secrets and keys vulnerable. Due to the severity of the compromise, simple removal of the package is insufficient to restore system integrity. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, uncompromised system to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond the presence of the malicious package itself, posing a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden212' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine from a different, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
MAL-2026-10255: Malicious code in abuden212 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden212' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden212' npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed, fully compromises the host computer. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control, making all stored secrets and keys vulnerable. Due to the severity of the compromise, simple removal of the package is insufficient to restore system integrity. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, uncompromised system to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond the presence of the malicious package itself, posing a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden212' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine from a different, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10255
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rx3v-j544-22mx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adc768715ace438f549a
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:37:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:37:52 UTC
Views: 2
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