MAL-2026-10396: Malicious code in whatsadmaidk (npm)
The npm package 'whatsadmaidk' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it, as attackers may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'whatsadmaidk' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, and secrets or keys stored on the system are at risk. The package removal does not guarantee eradication of all malicious components, indicating potential persistence mechanisms. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or patch availability.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'whatsadmaidk' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure machine. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough security assessment and remediation, including potential reimaging or rebuilding of the system to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and recovery procedures.
MAL-2026-10396: Malicious code in whatsadmaidk (npm)
Description
The npm package 'whatsadmaidk' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it, as attackers may have established persistent control.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'whatsadmaidk' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, and secrets or keys stored on the system are at risk. The package removal does not guarantee eradication of all malicious components, indicating potential persistence mechanisms. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or patch availability.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'whatsadmaidk' package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure machine. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough security assessment and remediation, including potential reimaging or rebuilding of the system to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and recovery procedures.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10396
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h2gh-rhc4-98p2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54ade068715ace438f5b33
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:44:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 10:34:11 UTC
Views: 3
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