MAL-2026-10271: Malicious code in abuden23 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden23' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden23' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, compromises the entire host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, and all credentials stored on the system should be rotated from a secure, unaffected machine.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'abuden23' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and any connected resources.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden23' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a different, secure computer. Because the attacker may have persistent access, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
MAL-2026-10271: Malicious code in abuden23 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden23' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden23' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, compromises the entire host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, and all credentials stored on the system should be rotated from a secure, unaffected machine.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'abuden23' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and any connected resources.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden23' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a different, secure computer. Because the attacker may have persistent access, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10271
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2pgf-m6x4-v3j3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adcf68715ace438f55e5
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:40:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:40:13 UTC
Views: 2
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