MAL-2026-10268: Malicious code in abuden227 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden227' 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 different, trusted computer. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden227' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The package removal is insufficient to fully remediate the infection, indicating persistent or additional malicious components may be present.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the 'abuden227' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself, risking ongoing unauthorized access or control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden227' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted machine. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious software, consider a full system investigation and remediation, including potential reimaging or restoration from known good backups.
MAL-2026-10268: Malicious code in abuden227 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden227' 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 different, trusted computer. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden227' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The package removal is insufficient to fully remediate the infection, indicating persistent or additional malicious components may be present.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the 'abuden227' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself, risking ongoing unauthorized access or control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden227' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted machine. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious software, consider a full system investigation and remediation, including potential reimaging or restoration from known good backups.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10268
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xp88-hg9c-34rw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adc768715ace438f546c
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:37:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:37:15 UTC
Views: 2
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