MAL-2026-10308: Malicious code in imillegal3 (npm)
The npm package 'imillegal3' 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 its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'imillegal3' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, results in a full compromise of the host system. This includes potential unauthorized access and control by an outside entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials on the affected system must be considered exposed and rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'imillegal3' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system, necessitating immediate credential rotation. Potential persistence of malicious software beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'imillegal3' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a separate, trusted machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
MAL-2026-10308: Malicious code in imillegal3 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'imillegal3' 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 its installation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'imillegal3' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, results in a full compromise of the host system. This includes potential unauthorized access and control by an outside entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials on the affected system must be considered exposed and rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation because the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'imillegal3' package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system, necessitating immediate credential rotation. Potential persistence of malicious software beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'imillegal3' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a separate, trusted machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10308
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-gmhx-g8q8-6h49"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adb368715ace438f4adf
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:33:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:33:24 UTC
Views: 2
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