MAL-2026-10272: Malicious code in abuden230 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden230' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee the removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden230' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment is advised to mitigate further damage.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden230' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden230' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines immediately, using a separate, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected systems from a trusted backup or clean installation to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
MAL-2026-10272: Malicious code in abuden230 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden230' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee the removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden230' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment is advised to mitigate further damage.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'abuden230' package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden230' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines immediately, using a separate, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected systems from a trusted backup or clean installation to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10272
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-cp92-4557-v59f"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adc268715ace438f5394
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:36:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:36:22 UTC
Views: 2
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