MAL-2026-10277: Malicious code in abuden28 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden28' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden28' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, uncompromised system. There is no indication of a patch or fix for this issue, and removal of the package may not fully remediate the infection.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The malicious package may enable persistent control by an attacker, making the system untrustworthy even after removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden28' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state to ensure complete remediation.
MAL-2026-10277: Malicious code in abuden28 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden28' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden28' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, uncompromised system. There is no indication of a patch or fix for this issue, and removal of the package may not fully remediate the infection.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The malicious package may enable persistent control by an attacker, making the system untrustworthy even after removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'abuden28' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10277
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x262-mm3f-jrcx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adae68715ace438f4a22
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:42 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:32:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 12:58:08 UTC
Views: 4
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