Malicious code in api-node-utils (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (9ac5b00d553b256f998ea13be45b7f41a939f85e3c272bf24fd91ad6747c6266) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'api-node-utils' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete compromise of the affected system. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials stored on the system should be considered exposed and must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Removal of the package is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the threat, as the attacker may have established persistent control beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be rotated immediately. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'api-node-utils' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components.
Malicious code in api-node-utils (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (9ac5b00d553b256f998ea13be45b7f41a939f85e3c272bf24fd91ad6747c6266) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'api-node-utils' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a complete compromise of the affected system. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials stored on the system should be considered exposed and must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Removal of the package is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the threat, as the attacker may have established persistent control beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be rotated immediately. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'api-node-utils' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6743
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wj6w-3grq-735j"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc1d
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 12:36:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 07:40:25 UTC
Views: 102
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