MAL-2026-6830: Malicious code in color-cli-log (npm)
The color-cli-log npm package versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The color-cli-log package versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 distributed via npm contain malicious code that compromises the host system. According to the source advisory, installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a trusted environment to mitigate potential credential theft or misuse.
Potential Impact
Systems with color-cli-log versions 2.0.0 or 2.1.0 installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Attackers may have persistent access and control, making data theft, credential compromise, and further malicious activity highly likely. Removal of the package alone does not ensure eradication of the threat.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the color-cli-log package versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent misuse. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as full compromise is indicated and residual malicious software may remain. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
MAL-2026-6830: Malicious code in color-cli-log (npm)
Description
The color-cli-log npm package versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The color-cli-log package versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 distributed via npm contain malicious code that compromises the host system. According to the source advisory, installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a trusted environment to mitigate potential credential theft or misuse.
Potential Impact
Systems with color-cli-log versions 2.0.0 or 2.1.0 installed are fully compromised, risking exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the system. Attackers may have persistent access and control, making data theft, credential compromise, and further malicious activity highly likely. Removal of the package alone does not ensure eradication of the threat.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the color-cli-log package versions 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent misuse. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as full compromise is indicated and residual malicious software may remain. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered untrusted and avoided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6830
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-57f7-j94v-w2hw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342427e9c797195f9b7a
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:22:01 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:22:01 UTC
Views: 2
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