Malicious code in colder-cli (npm)
The colder-cli npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise includes potential unauthorized control over the system and exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The colder-cli package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing attackers to access all secrets and keys stored on the machine. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is advised. No CVSS score or patch information is available for this threat.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the colder-cli package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the colder-cli package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response and system rebuild as necessary. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in colder-cli (npm)
Description
The colder-cli npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. The compromise includes potential unauthorized control over the system and exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent access.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The colder-cli package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing attackers to access all secrets and keys stored on the machine. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is advised. No CVSS score or patch information is available for this threat.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the colder-cli package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the colder-cli package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, secure computer. Consider the affected system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response and system rebuild as necessary. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11182
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-x646-p774-9w26"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae54e9c2644c7f8988cc4
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:09:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 06:09:31 UTC
Views: 2
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