MAL-2026-10390: Malicious code in timmytuffknuckles9 (npm)
The npm package 'timmytuffknuckles9' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to complete system takeover by an external attacker. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'timmytuffknuckles9' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code capable of fully compromising an affected system. According to the source advisory, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control granted to an outside entity. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not remove all malicious software introduced by it. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. No affected versions are specified.
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. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'timmytuffknuckles9' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a different, trusted computer. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary. No official patch or fix is available; mitigation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-10390: Malicious code in timmytuffknuckles9 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'timmytuffknuckles9' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to complete system takeover by an external attacker. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'timmytuffknuckles9' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code capable of fully compromising an affected system. According to the source advisory, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control granted to an outside entity. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not remove all malicious software introduced by it. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. No affected versions are specified.
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. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'timmytuffknuckles9' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a different, trusted computer. Because full control may have been granted to an attacker, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary. No official patch or fix is available; mitigation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10390
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-mhfr-47mf-9gv9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54add868715ace438f59ba
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:42:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 09:52:44 UTC
Views: 2
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