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MAL-2026-6892: Malicious code in tailwindcss-svg-helper (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/06/2026 (07/06/2026, 18:58:26 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: tailwindcss-svg-helper

Description

The tailwindcss-svg-helper npm package versions 1.17.9 and 1.18.0 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer is strongly advised.

Affected software

npmghsa
tailwindcss-svg-helper
Affected versions
=1.18.0=1.17.9

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/06/2026, 23:22:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

The npm package tailwindcss-svg-helper versions 1.17.9 and 1.18.0 were found to contain malicious code that compromises any computer on which they are installed or executed. The compromise is severe enough that the entire system's secrets and keys are at risk, necessitating immediate rotation from a different machine. Simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as the attacker may have established persistent control or installed additional malware.

Potential Impact

Systems with tailwindcss-svg-helper versions 1.17.9 or 1.18.0 installed are considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on these systems are at risk of exposure or theft. The attacker may have gained persistent control, so the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system cannot be assured even after package removal.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the tailwindcss-svg-helper package versions 1.17.9 and 1.18.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete remediation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6892
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-m4rw-xr9m-h8cr"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a4c342427e9c797195f9b80

Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:00 UTC

Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:22:26 UTC

Last updated: 07/06/2026, 23:22:26 UTC

Views: 2

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