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MAL-2026-10368: Malicious code in ratelimitsucks3 (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/13/2026 (07/13/2026, 06:27:40 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: ratelimitsucks3

Description

The npm package 'ratelimitsucks3' 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

npmghsa
ratelimitsucks3

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Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/13/2026, 09:43:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'ratelimitsucks3' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. According to the source details, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, implying that attackers may have gained extensive control over the affected system. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced.

Potential Impact

Systems with the 'ratelimitsucks3' package installed or running are considered fully compromised, meaning attackers potentially have full control over the system. This includes the risk of exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that remediation requires secret rotation from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone is insufficient to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the 'ratelimitsucks3' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, trusted computer. Because the system is fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected environment to ensure removal of all malicious software. There is no known patch or fix for this package; the best mitigation is removal and secret rotation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-10368
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-7cmm-3v8x-x8gc"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a54addc68715ace438f5ab6

Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:28 UTC

Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:43:03 UTC

Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:43:03 UTC

Views: 2

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