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MAL-2026-10269: Malicious code in abuden228 (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/13/2026 (07/13/2026, 06:27:42 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: abuden228

Description

The npm package 'abuden228' 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, uncompromised machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Affected software

npmghsa
abuden228

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/13/2026, 09:34:23 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'abuden228' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that grants full control of the affected computer to an outside entity. This level of compromise implies that attackers may have persistent access and can manipulate or exfiltrate sensitive information. Due to the severity, remediation requires not only removal of the package but also rotation of all credentials and secrets from a secure environment. No CVSS score or patch information is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Installation or execution of the 'abuden228' package results in full system compromise. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected computer, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, credential theft, and persistent malicious presence. The integrity and confidentiality of the system and its stored secrets are severely impacted.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the 'abuden228' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored or used on the compromised computer, performing this rotation from a different, trusted machine. Because full control may have been given to attackers, additional forensic analysis and system restoration may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-10269
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-x9rq-8fp5-86m3"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a54adb768715ace438f4b65

Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:51 UTC

Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:34:23 UTC

Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:32:58 UTC

Views: 5

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