MAL-2026-10265: Malicious code in abuden224 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden224' 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 system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden224' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not ensure complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden224' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself, leading to ongoing risk even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden224' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems, as removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
MAL-2026-10265: Malicious code in abuden224 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden224' 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 system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden224' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not ensure complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden224' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself, leading to ongoing risk even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden224' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems, as removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10265
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-c9hf-84ch-wfpq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adc768715ace438f5479
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:37:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:37:33 UTC
Views: 4
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