MAL-2026-6937: Malicious code in nuxt-fonts-devtools (npm)
The nuxt-fonts-devtools npm package contains malicious code that 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. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The nuxt-fonts-devtools package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected machine must be considered exposed and rotated immediately from a separate, secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as the attacker may have deployed additional persistent malware or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself, leading to ongoing unauthorized access and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the nuxt-fonts-devtools package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored or used on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors that may have been installed. There is no official patch or fix for this malicious package; mitigation relies on removal and credential rotation.
MAL-2026-6937: Malicious code in nuxt-fonts-devtools (npm)
Description
The nuxt-fonts-devtools npm package contains malicious code that 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. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The nuxt-fonts-devtools package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected machine must be considered exposed and rotated immediately from a separate, secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as the attacker may have deployed additional persistent malware or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself, leading to ongoing unauthorized access and control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the nuxt-fonts-devtools package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored or used on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors that may have been installed. There is no official patch or fix for this malicious package; mitigation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6937
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hw4h-mjrw-4qv9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f10c9d9e3dbe328e1a9
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:52:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:52:54 UTC
Views: 2
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