MAL-2026-10556: Malicious code in @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes (npm)
The npm package @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes 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 secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants an external attacker full control over the affected computer. Because of this, all sensitive credentials stored on the system must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised machine. Simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed. Exposure and potential theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, secure computer. Because full compromise is likely, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
MAL-2026-10556: Malicious code in @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes (npm)
Description
The npm package @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes 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 secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants an external attacker full control over the affected computer. Because of this, all sensitive credentials stored on the system must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised machine. Simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed. Exposure and potential theft of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @cw-ui/asio-neon-themes package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, secure computer. Because full compromise is likely, consider rebuilding the affected system from a known good state to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10556
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4966-56x6-595h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff5d68715ace432f0a8f
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:20:29 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:30:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 03:28:58 UTC
Views: 49
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