MAL-2026-6741: Malicious code in @node-cloud/create (npm)
The @node-cloud/create npm package contains malicious code that fully 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. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @node-cloud/create package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious software beyond the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @node-cloud/create package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a separate, trusted machine. Conduct a thorough system investigation and remediation, as removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
MAL-2026-6741: Malicious code in @node-cloud/create (npm)
Description
The @node-cloud/create npm package contains malicious code that fully 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. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @node-cloud/create package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious software beyond the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @node-cloud/create package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer from a separate, trusted machine. Conduct a thorough system investigation and remediation, as removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6741
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-558p-3gxf-hm84"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc23
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:55:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:55:51 UTC
Views: 3
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