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MAL-2026-10658: Malicious code in @sauruslord/eslint-config (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/15/2026 (07/15/2026, 05:14:18 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @sauruslord/eslint-config

Description

The npm package @sauruslord/eslint-config contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. The presence of this package indicates a complete system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious components introduced by its installation.

Affected software

npmghsa
@sauruslord/eslint-config

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/15/2026, 12:52:29 UTC

Technical Analysis

The @sauruslord/eslint-config npm package is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system entirely. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or executed should be treated as fully compromised. The malicious package may have granted external attackers full control, and thus all credentials stored on the system must be rotated from a different, secure environment. Removal of the package is necessary but insufficient to ensure system integrity due to potential persistence of additional malicious software.

Potential Impact

Complete system compromise on any machine where the package is installed or run. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.

Mitigation Recommendations

Immediately remove the @sauruslord/eslint-config package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, trusted machine. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious artifacts. Consider rebuilding or restoring systems from known good backups.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-10658
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-j2wh-xp56-gp35"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a577ee168715ace43b40695

Added to database: 07/15/2026, 12:36:49 UTC

Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:52:29 UTC

Last updated: 07/15/2026, 15:22:34 UTC

Views: 4

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