MalwarePublished 22 May 2026Updated 29 Jun 2026

@cloudways-lab/unified-design-system (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @cloudways-lab/unified-design-systemSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @cloudways-lab/unified-design-system and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Jun 2026, 22:21 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-4257

What to do

Remove @cloudways-lab/unified-design-system from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npm@cloudways-lab/unified-design-system	Affected =99.9.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package '@cloudways-lab/unified-design-system' version 99.9.1 is identified as malicious. It communicates with a domain linked to malicious activity, indicating potential compromise of any system where it is installed. Removal of the package alone may not fully remediate the risk, as the system could be fully compromised. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on affected systems is advised.

Impact

Any computer with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and further system compromise. Simply removing the package does not ensure complete remediation due to possible persistence mechanisms.

Defensive guidance

Remove the '@cloudways-lab/unified-design-system' package version 99.9.1 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on those systems from a separate, trusted environment. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly auditing affected machines to ensure removal of all malicious artifacts.

Summary

The package '@cloudways-lab/unified-design-system' version 99.9.1 on npm has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and the GHSA malware database. The malicious nature is due to its communication with a domain associated with malicious activity. Systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized control by external actors. The package's presence poses a severe security risk, and removal does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components introduced.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-rj2r-p6fv-4vx4 (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Jun 2026, 22:21 UTC

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