MAL-2026-10282: Malicious code in acidic (npm)
The npm package 'acidic' 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 machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'acidic' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full compromise of the host system. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, it is recommended to consider all secrets and keys on the system as compromised and to rotate them from a secure environment. Removal of the package does not assure eradication of all malicious components introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'acidic' package installed or running. Potential exposure and loss of all stored secrets and keys. Persistence of malicious software beyond package removal is likely, indicating a deep and severe security breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'acidic' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Assume the affected system is fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response, including system reimaging or replacement if necessary. There is no known patch or official fix; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-10282: Malicious code in acidic (npm)
Description
The npm package 'acidic' 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 machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'acidic' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full compromise of the host system. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, it is recommended to consider all secrets and keys on the system as compromised and to rotate them from a secure environment. Removal of the package does not assure eradication of all malicious components introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'acidic' package installed or running. Potential exposure and loss of all stored secrets and keys. Persistence of malicious software beyond package removal is likely, indicating a deep and severe security breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'acidic' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Assume the affected system is fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response, including system reimaging or replacement if necessary. There is no known patch or official fix; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10282
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w85c-pm3f-wmmf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54ada768715ace438f4900
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:29:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:29:52 UTC
Views: 2
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