MAL-2026-10673: Malicious code in gulp-jscrambler (npm)
The gulp-jscrambler package version 8.6.2 on npm contains malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package gulp-jscrambler version 8.6.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret and key rotation from a separate secure environment to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with gulp-jscrambler version 8.6.2 installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to guarantee remediation due to potential persistence of malicious software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious gulp-jscrambler package version 8.6.2 from all affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a different, secure computer. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.
MAL-2026-10673: Malicious code in gulp-jscrambler (npm)
Description
The gulp-jscrambler package version 8.6.2 on npm contains malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package gulp-jscrambler version 8.6.2 has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate secret and key rotation from a separate secure environment to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with gulp-jscrambler version 8.6.2 installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to guarantee remediation due to potential persistence of malicious software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious gulp-jscrambler package version 8.6.2 from all affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a different, secure computer. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10673
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2cjx-v4hm-f5gf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a577ecf68715ace43b3f2a9
Added to database: 07/15/2026, 12:36:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:40:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/16/2026, 03:34:59 UTC
Views: 5
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