MAL-2026-10694: Malicious code in vor8zakon (npm)
The npm package 'vor8zakon' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'vor8zakon' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, potentially accessing and exfiltrating sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Because of this, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'vor8zakon' package installed. Potential exposure and theft of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'vor8zakon' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted system. Consider the affected systems fully compromised and perform thorough incident response, including system reimaging or replacement, to ensure complete eradication of malicious code and backdoors. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
MAL-2026-10694: Malicious code in vor8zakon (npm)
Description
The npm package 'vor8zakon' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'vor8zakon' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, potentially accessing and exfiltrating sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Because of this, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'vor8zakon' package installed. Potential exposure and theft of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, risking ongoing unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'vor8zakon' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted system. Consider the affected systems fully compromised and perform thorough incident response, including system reimaging or replacement, to ensure complete eradication of malicious code and backdoors. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10694
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9f89-97fj-pqmp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a58b3f268715ace43d65dae
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 10:35:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 10:43:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/17/2026, 03:40:58 UTC
Views: 5
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