MAL-2026-6678: Malicious code in ts-linting-builder (npm)
The npm package 'ts-linting-builder' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ts-linting-builder' npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises any host system where it is installed or executed. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control, risking exposure of sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, remediation requires rotating all credentials from a separate secure environment and removing the package, although removal alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'ts-linting-builder' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, posing a high risk of data breach and system integrity loss.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ts-linting-builder' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-6678: Malicious code in ts-linting-builder (npm)
Description
The npm package 'ts-linting-builder' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ts-linting-builder' npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises any host system where it is installed or executed. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control, risking exposure of sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, remediation requires rotating all credentials from a separate secure environment and removing the package, although removal alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'ts-linting-builder' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, posing a high risk of data breach and system integrity loss.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'ts-linting-builder' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6678
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8mpj-272v-jhv7"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a44530527e9c797199198c5
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:36:37 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 00:02:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 03:33:46 UTC
Views: 6
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