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MAL-2026-6799: Malicious code in awesome-cli-logger (npm)

0
Critical
Published: 07/06/2026 (07/06/2026, 18:49:31 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: awesome-cli-logger

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

npmghsa
awesome-cli-logger
Affected versions
=1.2.0=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/06/2026, 23:38:08 UTC

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.

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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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