MAL-2026-10267: Malicious code in abuden226 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden226' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden226' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed, fully compromises the host computer. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a secure, unaffected system is recommended to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access and exfiltration of secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking continued unauthorized access and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden226' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine from a different, secure computer. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response and system rebuild as necessary. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and key rotation.
MAL-2026-10267: Malicious code in abuden226 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden226' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden226' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed, fully compromises the host computer. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a secure, unaffected system is recommended to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access and exfiltration of secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking continued unauthorized access and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden226' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine from a different, secure computer. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response and system rebuild as necessary. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and key rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10267
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-fwjx-23mw-83cp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adc768715ace438f5475
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:37:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:36:37 UTC
Views: 5
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