MAL-2026-6887: Malicious code in tailwind-scroller (npm)
The npm package tailwind-scroller version 1.0.2 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 computer should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The tailwind-scroller package version 1.0.2 on npm is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, necessitating immediate secret and key rotation from a separate device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure complete remediation due to potential persistence of malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of affected systems, including potential unauthorized access and control. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated. The malicious code may have established persistent backdoors or other malware that remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwind-scroller package version 1.0.2 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on those systems using a separate, uncompromised device. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
MAL-2026-6887: Malicious code in tailwind-scroller (npm)
Description
The npm package tailwind-scroller version 1.0.2 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 computer should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The tailwind-scroller package version 1.0.2 on npm is identified as containing malicious code that results in a full system compromise. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, necessitating immediate secret and key rotation from a separate device. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure complete remediation due to potential persistence of malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of affected systems, including potential unauthorized access and control. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated. The malicious code may have established persistent backdoors or other malware that remain even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwind-scroller package version 1.0.2 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on those systems using a separate, uncompromised device. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6887
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x935-j33v-9678"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342527e9c797195f9c61
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 00:09:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 00:21:32 UTC
Views: 4
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