Malicious code in async-critical-section (npm)
The npm package 'async-critical-section' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected system. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone may not fully eliminate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'async-critical-section' npm package version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a dependency that contains malicious code. This malicious code can fully compromise any computer on which the package is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control over the system, necessitating immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised device. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'async-critical-section' version 1.0.0 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The integrity and confidentiality of the system and its data are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the 'async-critical-section' package version 1.0.0 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system must be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, further forensic analysis and potentially full system reinstallation should be considered to ensure complete eradication of the malicious presence.
Malicious code in async-critical-section (npm)
Description
The npm package 'async-critical-section' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected system. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone may not fully eliminate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'async-critical-section' npm package version 1.0.0 has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a dependency that contains malicious code. This malicious code can fully compromise any computer on which the package is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control over the system, necessitating immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, uncompromised device. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'async-critical-section' version 1.0.0 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The integrity and confidentiality of the system and its data are severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the 'async-critical-section' package version 1.0.0 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system must be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, further forensic analysis and potentially full system reinstallation should be considered to ensure complete eradication of the malicious presence.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13998
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wpw5-2h95-j823"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a7f43f1bf8831d5395d7681
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 16:36:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 16:48:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 15:09:15 UTC
Views: 24
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