Malicious code in awesome-cli-logger (npm)
The npm package 'awesome-cli-logger' versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys on that system must be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious components or restoration of system integrity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'awesome-cli-logger' npm package versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 have been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure complete remediation.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of 'awesome-cli-logger' installed are fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers to access all secrets and keys stored on the machine. This represents a critical security risk as attackers may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'awesome-cli-logger' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure all malicious components are eradicated. No official patch or fix is indicated; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in awesome-cli-logger (npm)
Description
The npm package 'awesome-cli-logger' versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys on that system must be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious components or restoration of system integrity.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'awesome-cli-logger' npm package versions 1.0.0 and 1.2.0 have been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure complete remediation.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected versions of 'awesome-cli-logger' installed are fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers to access all secrets and keys stored on the machine. This represents a critical security risk as attackers may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'awesome-cli-logger' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure all malicious components are eradicated. No official patch or fix is indicated; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6799
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4j38-wfq5-cfxw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4c344327e9c797195fb5ef
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 20:01:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 09:47:19 UTC
Views: 87
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