MAL-2026-6679: Malicious code in agent-starter-pack (npm)
The npm package 'agent-starter-pack' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'agent-starter-pack' npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, results in a full compromise of the host system. This includes potential exposure and theft of sensitive credentials and keys. Due to the extent of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced by the attacker. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure, unaffected system is strongly advised.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'agent-starter-pack' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software.
MAL-2026-6679: Malicious code in agent-starter-pack (npm)
Description
The npm package 'agent-starter-pack' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'agent-starter-pack' npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, results in a full compromise of the host system. This includes potential exposure and theft of sensitive credentials and keys. Due to the extent of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced by the attacker. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure, unaffected system is strongly advised.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'agent-starter-pack' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6679
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x676-qqgj-qfgg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a44530127e9c79719916b56
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:36:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 00:01:03 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 00:55:58 UTC
Views: 3
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