MAL-2026-10658: Malicious code in @sauruslord/eslint-config (npm)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
MAL-2026-10658: Malicious code in @sauruslord/eslint-config (npm)
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
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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