MAL-2026-10299: Malicious code in crazynut (npm)
The npm package 'crazynut' 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 it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'crazynut' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially granting an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious software may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'crazynut' 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
Remove the 'crazynut' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
MAL-2026-10299: Malicious code in crazynut (npm)
Description
The npm package 'crazynut' 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 it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'crazynut' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially granting an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious software may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'crazynut' 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
Remove the 'crazynut' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10299
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-f3cg-jgrj-f48c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adb368715ace438f4ae8
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:33:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:33:38 UTC
Views: 2
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