MAL-2026-10278: Malicious code in abuden29 (npm)
The npm package 'abuden29' 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, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'abuden29' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that grants full control over the infected computer to an outside entity. This level of compromise implies that attackers may have access to all stored secrets and keys. Due to the depth of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may persist beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'abuden29' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This represents a critical security breach with high risk of data loss, unauthorized access, and further system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden29' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems using a separate, trusted computer. Because the system may remain compromised even after removal, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machines to ensure complete eradication of malicious software.
MAL-2026-10278: Malicious code in abuden29 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'abuden29' 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, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'abuden29' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that grants full control over the infected computer to an outside entity. This level of compromise implies that attackers may have access to all stored secrets and keys. Due to the depth of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may persist beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'abuden29' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This represents a critical security breach with high risk of data loss, unauthorized access, and further system manipulation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'abuden29' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems using a separate, trusted computer. Because the system may remain compromised even after removal, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machines to ensure complete eradication of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10278
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-jrx6-6722-x25h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adbc68715ace438f4cbb
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:35:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:35:06 UTC
Views: 2
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