MAL-2026-10365: Malicious code in ratelimitsucks1 (npm)
The npm package 'ratelimitsucks1' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ratelimitsucks1' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control over the system, risking exposure of sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'ratelimitsucks1' package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ratelimitsucks1' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
MAL-2026-10365: Malicious code in ratelimitsucks1 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'ratelimitsucks1' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ratelimitsucks1' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control over the system, risking exposure of sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'ratelimitsucks1' package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ratelimitsucks1' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised system. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10365
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-v9x2-jcqv-x3rm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54add368715ace438f5684
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:40:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:34:29 UTC
Views: 4
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