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MAL-2026-10387: Malicious code in thebigyahu (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/13/2026 (07/13/2026, 06:27:39 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: thebigyahu

Description

The npm package 'thebigyahu' 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 all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.

Affected software

npmghsa
thebigyahu

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/13/2026, 09:42:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'thebigyahu' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized control and access to sensitive data such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker. The advisory recommends treating any system with this package as fully compromised and taking immediate remediation steps to secure credentials from a different, trusted environment.

Potential Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the 'thebigyahu' 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 access beyond the presence of the package itself, making removal insufficient to restore system integrity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the 'thebigyahu' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems using a separate, trusted computer. Assume full compromise of the affected systems and perform thorough incident response and system restoration as needed. There is no official patch or fix; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-10387
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-2hh4-hfw3-mgxv"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a54addc68715ace438f5ab0

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

Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:42:47 UTC

Last updated: 07/13/2026, 17:00:06 UTC

Views: 3

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