MAL-2026-10288: Malicious code in backup4-gasp (npm)
The npm package 'backup4-gasp' contains malicious code that 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 it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'backup4-gasp' npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected computers. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the system. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as persistent malicious components may remain.
Potential Impact
Complete system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'backup4-gasp' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system.
MAL-2026-10288: Malicious code in backup4-gasp (npm)
Description
The npm package 'backup4-gasp' contains malicious code that 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 it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'backup4-gasp' npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected computers. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control over the system. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as persistent malicious components may remain.
Potential Impact
Complete system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'backup4-gasp' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10288
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rwpw-7393-4jg2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54ade068715ace438f5b29
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:44:09 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:44:09 UTC
Views: 2
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