MAL-2026-6739: Malicious code in @lodash-en/lodash-en (npm)
The @lodash-en/lodash-en npm package 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. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @lodash-en/lodash-en package on npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure removal of all malicious artifacts introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Any system with the @lodash-en/lodash-en package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, putting all stored secrets and keys at risk. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and further malicious activity. The compromise is severe and remediation requires more than just package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @lodash-en/lodash-en package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, trusted computer. Because the system is fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine to ensure all malicious software is removed. There is no official patch or fix; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6739: Malicious code in @lodash-en/lodash-en (npm)
Description
The @lodash-en/lodash-en npm package 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. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @lodash-en/lodash-en package on npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure removal of all malicious artifacts introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Any system with the @lodash-en/lodash-en package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, putting all stored secrets and keys at risk. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and further malicious activity. The compromise is severe and remediation requires more than just package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @lodash-en/lodash-en package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, trusted computer. Because the system is fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine to ensure all malicious software is removed. There is no official patch or fix; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6739
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-37qp-frv4-562v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc26
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:55:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:55:56 UTC
Views: 3
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