MAL-2026-6885: Malicious code in tailstyle-core (npm)
The tailstyle-core npm package version 0.0.1 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially exposes all stored secrets and keys, requiring immediate rotation from a secure machine. Removing the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package tailstyle-core version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code that grants full control of the affected computer to an outside entity. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the machine should be considered exposed and must be rotated immediately from a different, secure computer. Due to the extent of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Any system with tailstyle-core version 0.0.1 installed or running is fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, making the system untrustworthy.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailstyle-core package version 0.0.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Due to the full compromise, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software.
MAL-2026-6885: Malicious code in tailstyle-core (npm)
Description
The tailstyle-core npm package version 0.0.1 contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially exposes all stored secrets and keys, requiring immediate rotation from a secure machine. Removing the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package tailstyle-core version 0.0.1 is identified as containing malicious code that grants full control of the affected computer to an outside entity. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the machine should be considered exposed and must be rotated immediately from a different, secure computer. Due to the extent of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Any system with tailstyle-core version 0.0.1 installed or running is fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may have persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, making the system untrustworthy.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailstyle-core package version 0.0.1 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Due to the full compromise, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6885
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6wvg-r7v4-jm68"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342527e9c797195f9c58
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 00:21:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 00:21:23 UTC
Views: 2
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