MAL-2026-6878: Malicious code in sleek-pretty (npm)
The npm package 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'sleek-pretty' npm package version 1.0.0 is identified as containing malicious code that leads to full system compromise. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package grants an attacker complete control over the affected computer. This compromise includes potential theft or misuse of stored secrets and keys. Due to the depth of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may have been installed. No patch or fix is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 installed or running. Attackers may gain complete control, potentially accessing or exfiltrating sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The system's security posture is critically undermined, requiring immediate secret/key rotation and comprehensive remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'sleek-pretty' package version 1.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted device. Because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software, consider full system reimaging or restoration from a known good backup. No official patch or fix is available; thus, prevention involves avoiding installation of this package.
MAL-2026-6878: Malicious code in sleek-pretty (npm)
Description
The npm package 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'sleek-pretty' npm package version 1.0.0 is identified as containing malicious code that leads to full system compromise. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package grants an attacker complete control over the affected computer. This compromise includes potential theft or misuse of stored secrets and keys. Due to the depth of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious software may have been installed. No patch or fix is available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 installed or running. Attackers may gain complete control, potentially accessing or exfiltrating sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The system's security posture is critically undermined, requiring immediate secret/key rotation and comprehensive remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'sleek-pretty' package version 1.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted device. Because the attacker may have installed additional malicious software, consider full system reimaging or restoration from a known good backup. No official patch or fix is available; thus, prevention involves avoiding installation of this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6878
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-38w9-552m-96hh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342427e9c797195f9b8f
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:22:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 02:02:37 UTC
Views: 3
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