MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

abuden23 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects abuden23Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove abuden23 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10271

What to do

Remove abuden23 from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmabuden23	Affected =1.1.7 =2.0.0 =1.7.7	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'abuden23' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have gained full control. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer is strongly advised.

Impact

Any system with the 'abuden23' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and any connected resources.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'abuden23' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a different, secure computer. Because the attacker may have persistent access, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

Summary

The 'abuden23' npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, compromises the entire host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, and all credentials stored on the system should be rotated from a secure, unaffected machine.

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Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC

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