MAL-2026-10388: Malicious code in timmytuffknuckles3 (npm)
The npm package 'timmytuffknuckles3' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure device is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'timmytuffknuckles3' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to control the computer and access sensitive information 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.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'timmytuffknuckles3' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Because the attacker may have persistent access, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
MAL-2026-10388: Malicious code in timmytuffknuckles3 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'timmytuffknuckles3' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, secure device is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'timmytuffknuckles3' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to control the computer and access sensitive information 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.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'timmytuffknuckles3' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Because the attacker may have persistent access, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10388
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g92p-jcf5-w683"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54add868715ace438f59bd
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:42:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:42:39 UTC
Views: 2
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