MAL-2026-10293: Malicious code in backupsitetuff6 (npm)
The npm package 'backupsitetuff6' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine from a different, secure computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'backupsitetuff6' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the affected system, potentially granting an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system to mitigate ongoing risks.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed the 'backupsitetuff6' package. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'backupsitetuff6' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Due to the potential persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself, consider full system reimaging or restoration from a known good backup.
MAL-2026-10293: Malicious code in backupsitetuff6 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'backupsitetuff6' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine from a different, secure computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'backupsitetuff6' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the affected system, potentially granting an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system to mitigate ongoing risks.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed the 'backupsitetuff6' package. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'backupsitetuff6' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Due to the potential persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself, consider full system reimaging or restoration from a known good backup.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10293
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p34p-53j9-759q"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54add868715ace438f59b7
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:42:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:42:26 UTC
Views: 2
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