MAL-2026-10258: Malicious code in abuden215 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden215' 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 system should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted machine. Simply removing the package may not fully eliminate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden215' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, attackers may have gained persistent control, making removal of the package insufficient to restore system integrity. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, uncompromised system is strongly advised. No patch or fix is available since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden215' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden215' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have persistent control, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete remediation.
MAL-2026-10258: Malicious code in abuden215 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden215' 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 system should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted machine. Simply removing the package may not fully eliminate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden215' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, attackers may have gained persistent control, making removal of the package insufficient to restore system integrity. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, uncompromised system is strongly advised. No patch or fix is available since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden215' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden215' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have persistent control, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10258
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-27j2-xj3j-rm76"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54add368715ace438f567b
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:40:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:40:19 UTC
Views: 2
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