MAL-2026-10287: Malicious code in backup3-ff (npm)
The npm package 'backup3-ff' 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, uncompromised device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'backup3-ff' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full compromise of the host system. This means attackers potentially gain complete control over the affected computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, sensitive information such as secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious artifacts may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'backup3-ff' package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'backup3-ff' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised computers from a separate, secure device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any residual malicious software. Because the compromise is severe, consider rebuilding affected systems from known good backups or reinstalling the operating system.
MAL-2026-10287: Malicious code in backup3-ff (npm)
Description
The npm package 'backup3-ff' 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, uncompromised device. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'backup3-ff' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full compromise of the host system. This means attackers potentially gain complete control over the affected computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, sensitive information such as secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious artifacts may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'backup3-ff' package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'backup3-ff' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised computers from a separate, secure device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any residual malicious software. Because the compromise is severe, consider rebuilding affected systems from known good backups or reinstalling the operating system.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10287
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8w5w-mhwr-m53r"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adb768715ace438f4b62
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:34:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:34:55 UTC
Views: 4
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