MAL-2026-10367: Malicious code in ratelimitsucks2 (npm)
The npm package 'ratelimitsucks2' 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 'ratelimitsucks2' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in full system compromise. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package grants an outside entity full control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised system. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious software may persist beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the malicious package, posing a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'ratelimitsucks2' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer using a different, trusted machine. Because removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to eliminate any residual malicious software.
MAL-2026-10367: Malicious code in ratelimitsucks2 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'ratelimitsucks2' 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 'ratelimitsucks2' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that results in full system compromise. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package grants an outside entity full control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised system. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious software may persist beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the malicious package, posing a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'ratelimitsucks2' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer using a different, trusted machine. Because removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to eliminate any residual malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10367
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8cfc-7p3v-8pjr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54add368715ace438f5681
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:40:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:47:49 UTC
Views: 6
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