MAL-2026-6837: Malicious code in eth-tick (npm)
The eth-tick npm package versions 7.4.17 and 7.4.18 contain malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity, risking exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The eth-tick npm package versions 7.4.17 and 7.4.18 have been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of these versions results in a full compromise of the host system, allowing an attacker to gain control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed eth-tick versions 7.4.17 or 7.4.18. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, posing ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the eth-tick package versions 7.4.17 and 7.4.18 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any persistent malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered unsafe and untrusted.
MAL-2026-6837: Malicious code in eth-tick (npm)
Description
The eth-tick npm package versions 7.4.17 and 7.4.18 contain malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity, risking exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The eth-tick npm package versions 7.4.17 and 7.4.18 have been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of these versions results in a full compromise of the host system, allowing an attacker to gain control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer running or having installed eth-tick versions 7.4.17 or 7.4.18. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, posing ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the eth-tick package versions 7.4.17 and 7.4.18 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to identify and remove any persistent malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered unsafe and untrusted.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6837
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-cqqh-cj4r-mwfr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343c27e9c797195fae9f
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:26:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:26:07 UTC
Views: 2
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