Malicious code in @ai-agent-node/createnode (npm)
The npm package '@ai-agent-node/createnode' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system is strongly advised, using a separate, trusted device.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The '@ai-agent-node/createnode' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or executed. This compromise extends to all secrets and keys stored on the system, necessitating immediate rotation from a different, uncompromised device. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure full remediation. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on local actions.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the '@ai-agent-node/createnode' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines using a separate, trusted device. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected systems from a known good state to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Malicious code in @ai-agent-node/createnode (npm)
Description
The npm package '@ai-agent-node/createnode' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, potentially allowing an attacker complete control over the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system is strongly advised, using a separate, trusted device.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The '@ai-agent-node/createnode' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or executed. This compromise extends to all secrets and keys stored on the system, necessitating immediate rotation from a different, uncompromised device. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure full remediation. There is no CVSS score available for this threat. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on local actions.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the '@ai-agent-node/createnode' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines using a separate, trusted device. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected systems from a known good state to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11172
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-79rw-4w2g-9hr5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5389c2644c7f8986c0e
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:08:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:40:07 UTC
Views: 11
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