MAL-2026-6727: Malicious code in tailwind-animates (npm)
The tailwind-animates npm package 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, trusted machine. Removing the package alone 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 tailwind-animates package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker to control the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be considered exposed and rotated from a secure environment. The malicious code may persist beyond removal of the package, indicating that the attacker could have installed additional backdoors or malware.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the tailwind-animates package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the system. Potential persistent malicious presence even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwind-animates package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a separate, trusted machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software.
MAL-2026-6727: Malicious code in tailwind-animates (npm)
Description
The tailwind-animates npm package 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, trusted machine. Removing the package alone 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 tailwind-animates package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker to control the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system must be considered exposed and rotated from a secure environment. The malicious code may persist beyond removal of the package, indicating that the attacker could have installed additional backdoors or malware.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the tailwind-animates package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the system. Potential persistent malicious presence even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwind-animates package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a separate, trusted machine. Because the system may be fully compromised, 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-2026-6727
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3cr6-gpr8-pjfm"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a46ecde27e9c79719440a6a
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:57:34 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 23:24:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 03:24:24 UTC
Views: 4
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