MAL-2026-6744: Malicious code in api-ts-utils (npm)
The npm package 'api-ts-utils' 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. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'api-ts-utils' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. Due to the extent of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure device. Although removal of the package is advised, it may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The system may be under control of an external attacker, making remediation difficult without complete system reinstallation or recovery from a known good state.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'api-ts-utils' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, consider full system reinstallation or recovery from a trusted backup to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6744: Malicious code in api-ts-utils (npm)
Description
The npm package 'api-ts-utils' 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. Removing the package alone 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 'api-ts-utils' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. Due to the extent of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure device. Although removal of the package is advised, it may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The system may be under control of an external attacker, making remediation difficult without complete system reinstallation or recovery from a known good state.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'api-ts-utils' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, consider full system reinstallation or recovery from a trusted backup to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6744
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3w2r-9f5g-prj8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc1a
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:55:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:55:35 UTC
Views: 2
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