MAL-2026-10370: Malicious code in ratelimitsucks5 (npm)
The npm package 'ratelimitsucks5' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may lead to unauthorized access and control by an outside entity. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ratelimitsucks5' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing attackers to gain complete control. Because the package may install additional malicious software, simply uninstalling it may not fully remediate the infection. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and rotating all credentials from a separate, secure system.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistence of malicious software beyond removal of the package is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ratelimitsucks5' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure machine. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response and remediation process beyond just uninstalling the package.
MAL-2026-10370: Malicious code in ratelimitsucks5 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'ratelimitsucks5' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may lead to unauthorized access and control by an outside entity. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ratelimitsucks5' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing attackers to gain complete control. Because the package may install additional malicious software, simply uninstalling it may not fully remediate the infection. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and rotating all credentials from a separate, secure system.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistence of malicious software beyond removal of the package is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ratelimitsucks5' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure machine. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response and remediation process beyond just uninstalling the package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10370
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9f46-wwg3-7r6c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54addc68715ace438f5ab3
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:42:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:42:57 UTC
Views: 2
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