MAL-2026-6670: Malicious code in rc-icon (npm)
The npm package 'rc-icon' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the computer should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rc-icon' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive information and control the system. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity due to possible persistence of malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'rc-icon' package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Loss of system integrity and control by unauthorized entities. The threat is severe enough that remediation requires secret rotation and potentially full system remediation beyond package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'rc-icon' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, trusted machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider full system remediation or reimaging to ensure removal of all malicious software. There is no indication of an official patch or fix for this package; thus, avoidance and removal are critical.
MAL-2026-6670: Malicious code in rc-icon (npm)
Description
The npm package 'rc-icon' contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the computer should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rc-icon' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive information and control the system. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity due to possible persistence of malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'rc-icon' package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Loss of system integrity and control by unauthorized entities. The threat is severe enough that remediation requires secret rotation and potentially full system remediation beyond package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'rc-icon' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a different, trusted machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider full system remediation or reimaging to ensure removal of all malicious software. There is no indication of an official patch or fix for this package; thus, avoidance and removal are critical.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6670
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vr47-669q-c6p5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed4627e9c79719935bcf
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:14 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:27:08 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:47:02 UTC
Views: 4
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