MAL-2026-6874: Malicious code in safe-validate (npm)
The npm package 'safe-validate' versions 1.0.1 through 1.0.4 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'safe-validate' npm package versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, and 1.0.4 have been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of these versions can lead to a full compromise of the affected computer, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected 'safe-validate' package versions installed or running are fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. This necessitates immediate secret/key rotation from a secure environment. The compromise may persist even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'safe-validate' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised systems using a separate, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machines to ensure removal of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be avoided entirely.
MAL-2026-6874: Malicious code in safe-validate (npm)
Description
The npm package 'safe-validate' versions 1.0.1 through 1.0.4 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'safe-validate' npm package versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, and 1.0.4 have been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of these versions can lead to a full compromise of the affected computer, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with any of the affected 'safe-validate' package versions installed or running are fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. This necessitates immediate secret/key rotation from a secure environment. The compromise may persist even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'safe-validate' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised systems using a separate, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machines to ensure removal of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be avoided entirely.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6874
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xvj3-jjxg-v74h"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342827e9c797195f9d24
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:23:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:23:18 UTC
Views: 2
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