MAL-2026-6846: Malicious code in lint-null (npm)
The npm package 'lint-null' version 1.0.4 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but removal alone may not eliminate all malicious components. All secrets and keys on the compromised system should be rotated from a different, secure machine.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lint-null' package version 1.0.4 distributed via npm contains embedded malicious code that, when installed or executed, results in a full system compromise. This means an attacker could gain complete control over the affected computer, potentially accessing or exfiltrating sensitive data such as secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious software could have been installed. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a secure environment and removal of the package.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with 'lint-null' version 1.0.4 installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lint-null' package version 1.0.4 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems, performing this rotation from a separate, secure computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious.
MAL-2026-6846: Malicious code in lint-null (npm)
Description
The npm package 'lint-null' version 1.0.4 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker to gain full control over the affected system. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but removal alone may not eliminate all malicious components. All secrets and keys on the compromised system should be rotated from a different, secure machine.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'lint-null' package version 1.0.4 distributed via npm contains embedded malicious code that, when installed or executed, results in a full system compromise. This means an attacker could gain complete control over the affected computer, potentially accessing or exfiltrating sensitive data such as secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious software could have been installed. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a secure environment and removal of the package.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with 'lint-null' version 1.0.4 installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of secrets and keys stored on the system. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lint-null' package version 1.0.4 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems, performing this rotation from a separate, secure computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6846
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-vp9h-qwwx-q9rx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343327e9c797195fa905
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:25:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:25:17 UTC
Views: 2
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