MAL-2026-6888: Malicious code in tailwindcss-animatecss-latest (npm)
The tailwindcss-animatecss-latest npm package versions 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, as the malicious code may have granted full control to an outside entity. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, but this alone may not eliminate all malicious software. All secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated from a separate, trusted device.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package tailwindcss-animatecss-latest versions 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 have been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing attackers to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating any affected system as fully compromised and rotating all secrets and keys from a different, secure environment.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of the tailwindcss-animatecss-latest package installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The presence of this malicious package undermines system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwindcss-animatecss-latest package versions 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 immediately. Treat any affected system as fully compromised and perform a comprehensive incident response. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure device. There is no indication of an official patch or fix; therefore, remediation relies on removal and recovery procedures.
MAL-2026-6888: Malicious code in tailwindcss-animatecss-latest (npm)
Description
The tailwindcss-animatecss-latest npm package versions 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, as the malicious code may have granted full control to an outside entity. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, but this alone may not eliminate all malicious software. All secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated from a separate, trusted device.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package tailwindcss-animatecss-latest versions 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 have been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing attackers to gain complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating any affected system as fully compromised and rotating all secrets and keys from a different, secure environment.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of the tailwindcss-animatecss-latest package installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. The presence of this malicious package undermines system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwindcss-animatecss-latest package versions 2.1.0 and 2.1.1 immediately. Treat any affected system as fully compromised and perform a comprehensive incident response. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure device. There is no indication of an official patch or fix; therefore, remediation relies on removal and recovery procedures.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6888
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-cjj7-4xf8-fgf8"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342127e9c797195f9a55
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:21:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:21:35 UTC
Views: 2
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