MAL-2026-10383: Malicious code in speed2 (npm)
The npm package 'speed2' contains malicious code that compromises any system on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package potentially grants full control of the affected computer to an external attacker. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package may not fully eliminate the malicious presence, as additional malware could have been installed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'speed2' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source advisory, any computer with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised, implying that attackers may have gained complete control over the system. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to guarantee eradication of the threat, as the attacker may have deployed further malicious software.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'speed2' package installed are fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the affected computer. This includes unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself means that the system's integrity and confidentiality are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'speed2' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, trusted computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-10383: Malicious code in speed2 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'speed2' contains malicious code that compromises any system on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package potentially grants full control of the affected computer to an external attacker. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package may not fully eliminate the malicious presence, as additional malware could have been installed.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'speed2' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source advisory, any computer with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised, implying that attackers may have gained complete control over the system. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to guarantee eradication of the threat, as the attacker may have deployed further malicious software.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'speed2' package installed are fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the affected computer. This includes unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The persistence of malicious software beyond the package itself means that the system's integrity and confidentiality are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'speed2' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, trusted computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10383
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6j2c-jmgv-54xf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54ada768715ace438f490f
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:30:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:30:23 UTC
Views: 2
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