MAL-2026-10266: Malicious code in abuden225 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden225' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a complete system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden225' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, results in full compromise of the host system. This includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a different, uncompromised machine. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to ensure complete remediation, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden225' package installed or running. This includes potential unauthorized access, control, and exfiltration of sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system cannot be trusted after installation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden225' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Because the system is fully compromised, consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-10266: Malicious code in abuden225 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden225' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a complete system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure 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 'abuden225' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, results in full compromise of the host system. This includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a different, uncompromised machine. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to ensure complete remediation, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden225' package installed or running. This includes potential unauthorized access, control, and exfiltration of sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system cannot be trusted after installation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden225' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Because the system is fully compromised, consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10266
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8vj6-qxfj-fj3v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54ada768715ace438f4903
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:29:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:29:57 UTC
Views: 2
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