MAL-2026-6799: Malicious code in awesome-cli-logger (npm)
The npm package awesome-cli-logger versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, as the malicious code may have given an attacker full control. It is recommended to remove the package and immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system. However, removal of the package may not fully eliminate the malicious presence on the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package awesome-cli-logger versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 have been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, including potential unauthorized access to secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the package means that simply uninstalling it may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced. This threat is documented under MAL-2026-6799 and GHSA-4j38-wfq5-cfxw. No CVSS score or known exploits in the wild are reported.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of awesome-cli-logger installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist even after removal of the package, necessitating comprehensive remediation steps.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious awesome-cli-logger package immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be uninstalled and replaced with trusted alternatives.
MAL-2026-6799: Malicious code in awesome-cli-logger (npm)
Description
The npm package awesome-cli-logger versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, as the malicious code may have given an attacker full control. It is recommended to remove the package and immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system. However, removal of the package may not fully eliminate the malicious presence on the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package awesome-cli-logger versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 have been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, including potential unauthorized access to secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the package means that simply uninstalling it may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced. This threat is documented under MAL-2026-6799 and GHSA-4j38-wfq5-cfxw. No CVSS score or known exploits in the wild are reported.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of awesome-cli-logger installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist even after removal of the package, necessitating comprehensive remediation steps.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious awesome-cli-logger package immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent further unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be uninstalled and replaced with trusted alternatives.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6799
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4j38-wfq5-cfxw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c344327e9c797195fb5ef
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:38:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:40:47 UTC
Views: 3
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