MAL-2026-10300: Malicious code in dogfood-search (npm)
The dogfood-search npm package 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 affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The dogfood-search package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control by an external entity. The package removal alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, necessitating secret and key rotation from a separate, trusted machine.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the dogfood-search package installed or running. Potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the dogfood-search package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, uncompromised machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software.
MAL-2026-10300: Malicious code in dogfood-search (npm)
Description
The dogfood-search npm package 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 affected computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The dogfood-search package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control by an external entity. The package removal alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, necessitating secret and key rotation from a separate, trusted machine.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the dogfood-search package installed or running. Potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the dogfood-search package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, uncompromised machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10300
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rj7x-4vm3-g5qh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adea68715ace438f6a6d
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:42 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:47:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:47:58 UTC
Views: 2
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