MAL-2026-10310: Malicious code in imillegal5 (npm)
The npm package 'imillegal5' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'imillegal5' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The attacker may have gained full control over the system, potentially accessing sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, secure machine is advised. Due to the potential persistence of the attacker beyond the package removal, complete remediation may require thorough system investigation and recovery.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'imillegal5' package installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal, leading to ongoing unauthorized control and data theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'imillegal5' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider a full system audit and reinstallation to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-10310: Malicious code in imillegal5 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'imillegal5' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'imillegal5' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The attacker may have gained full control over the system, potentially accessing sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, secure machine is advised. Due to the potential persistence of the attacker beyond the package removal, complete remediation may require thorough system investigation and recovery.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'imillegal5' package installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal, leading to ongoing unauthorized control and data theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'imillegal5' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider a full system audit and reinstallation to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10310
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-p4r5-cmp8-4px3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adae68715ace438f4a19
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:42 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:32:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:32:07 UTC
Views: 2
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