MAL-2026-6517: Malicious code in ai-node-agent (npm)
The npm package 'ai-node-agent' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ai-node-agent' npm package is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the affected computer, potentially granting an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials stored on the system should be considered exposed and rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected system, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The system's security and confidentiality are severely impacted, requiring immediate credential rotation and comprehensive remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ai-node-agent' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
MAL-2026-6517: Malicious code in ai-node-agent (npm)
Description
The npm package 'ai-node-agent' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ai-node-agent' npm package is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the affected computer, potentially granting an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials stored on the system should be considered exposed and rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected system, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The system's security and confidentiality are severely impacted, requiring immediate credential rotation and comprehensive remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ai-node-agent' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6517
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w537-2cgp-4x64"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a3ef7b127e9c79719ffb92d
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 22:05:37 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 22:30:17 UTC
Last updated: 06/26/2026, 22:30:17 UTC
Views: 2
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