MAL-2026-6849: Malicious code in log-upgrade (npm)
The npm package 'log-upgrade' version 7.1.0 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'log-upgrade' npm package at version 7.1.0 is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating any affected system as fully compromised and rotating all credentials from a separate, secure system.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'log-upgrade' version 7.1.0 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The presence of this malicious package undermines system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'log-upgrade' package version 7.1.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-6849: Malicious code in log-upgrade (npm)
Description
The npm package 'log-upgrade' version 7.1.0 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'log-upgrade' npm package at version 7.1.0 is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating any affected system as fully compromised and rotating all credentials from a separate, secure system.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'log-upgrade' version 7.1.0 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The presence of this malicious package undermines system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'log-upgrade' package version 7.1.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, secure computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6849
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xf9v-w8wv-g9r4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343927e9c797195facf3
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:52:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 00:23:55 UTC
Views: 3
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