MAL-2026-10259: Malicious code in abuden216 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden216' contains malicious code that fully 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 introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden216' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, sensitive credentials and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden216' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are considered compromised and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistence beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden216' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because the system may be fully controlled by an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
MAL-2026-10259: Malicious code in abuden216 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden216' contains malicious code that fully 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 introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden216' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, sensitive credentials and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden216' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are considered compromised and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistence beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden216' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because the system may be fully controlled by an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10259
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c58j-frv2-64vv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adc768715ace438f5497
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:37:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:37:48 UTC
Views: 2
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