MAL-2026-6843: Malicious code in lint-builds (npm)
The npm package 'lint-builds' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.5 contain malicious code that can fully compromise any computer where it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lint-builds' npm package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.5 have been identified as malicious. Installing or running these versions results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the affected computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. This threat is documented under MAL-2026-6843 and GHSA-3cjq-q62g-3hf2. No CVSS score is assigned, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'lint-builds' versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.5 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to restore system trustworthiness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lint-builds' package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; avoidance of these versions is critical.
MAL-2026-6843: Malicious code in lint-builds (npm)
Description
The npm package 'lint-builds' versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.5 contain malicious code that can fully compromise any computer where it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'lint-builds' npm package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.5 have been identified as malicious. Installing or running these versions results in a full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the affected computer. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. This threat is documented under MAL-2026-6843 and GHSA-3cjq-q62g-3hf2. No CVSS score is assigned, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'lint-builds' versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.5 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The integrity and confidentiality of the affected system are severely impacted. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to restore system trustworthiness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lint-builds' package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, trusted computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; avoidance of these versions is critical.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6843
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3cjq-q62g-3hf2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342c27e9c797195fa496
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 00:07:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 00:07:24 UTC
Views: 2
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