MAL-2026-10394: Malicious code in vibewise (npm)
The npm package 'vibewise' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'vibewise' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants full control of the computer to an outside entity, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced. There is no CVSS score available for this threat, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation beyond removal and secret rotation is indicated.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'vibewise' package installed. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'vibewise' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure removal of all malicious software.
MAL-2026-10394: Malicious code in vibewise (npm)
Description
The npm package 'vibewise' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'vibewise' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants full control of the computer to an outside entity, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced. There is no CVSS score available for this threat, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation beyond removal and secret rotation is indicated.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'vibewise' package installed. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'vibewise' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure removal of all malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10394
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5w28-c486-hwhp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54adea68715ace438f6a61
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:42 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:47:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 03:48:22 UTC
Views: 4
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