Malicious code in alb-lambda-cdk (npm)
The npm package 'alb-lambda-cdk' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'alb-lambda-cdk' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants full control to an attacker, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a different, secure machine to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any machine with the package installed. Exposure and potential theft of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'alb-lambda-cdk' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring systems from known good backups to ensure removal of all malicious software.
Malicious code in alb-lambda-cdk (npm)
Description
The npm package 'alb-lambda-cdk' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'alb-lambda-cdk' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. According to the source details, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants full control to an attacker, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a different, secure machine to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any machine with the package installed. Exposure and potential theft of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'alb-lambda-cdk' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, secure computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring systems from known good backups to ensure removal of all malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10920
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-crmc-3m53-3crf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e79fb2a4a8d59899d35f5
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:52:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 06:37:58 UTC
Views: 8
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