MAL-2026-6858: Malicious code in npm-eslint-helper (npm)
The npm package 'npm-eslint-helper' version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'npm-eslint-helper' package at version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer. This includes access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity due to potential persistence of malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the affected package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk of exposure and misuse. The attacker may maintain persistence beyond removal of the package, making the system untrustworthy without comprehensive remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'npm-eslint-helper' package version 1.0.1 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems from a separate, secure computer. Because the attacker may have established persistence, consider rebuilding the affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
MAL-2026-6858: Malicious code in npm-eslint-helper (npm)
Description
The npm package 'npm-eslint-helper' version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'npm-eslint-helper' package at version 1.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the affected computer. This includes access to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity due to potential persistence of malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the affected package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk of exposure and misuse. The attacker may maintain persistence beyond removal of the package, making the system untrustworthy without comprehensive remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'npm-eslint-helper' package version 1.0.1 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised systems from a separate, secure computer. Because the attacker may have established persistence, consider rebuilding the affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6858
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-74p5-mhgm-r8hr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343227e9c797195fa7ed
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 00:06:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 00:06:27 UTC
Views: 2
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