Malicious code in dom-weave (npm)
The npm package 'dom-weave' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise potentially allows an attacker full control over the affected system. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine is recommended. Simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by the installation, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'dom-weave' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, necessitating urgent secret rotation and package removal. However, due to the potential persistence of the attacker’s control, removal alone may not suffice to restore system integrity.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the 'dom-weave' package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package, indicating a severe security breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'dom-weave' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete eradication of malicious components.
Malicious code in dom-weave (npm)
Description
The npm package 'dom-weave' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise potentially allows an attacker full control over the affected system. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine is recommended. Simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by the installation, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'dom-weave' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source advisory, installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, necessitating urgent secret rotation and package removal. However, due to the potential persistence of the attacker’s control, removal alone may not suffice to restore system integrity.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of any computer with the 'dom-weave' package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond removal of the package, indicating a severe security breach.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'dom-weave' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete eradication of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10561
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-wx59-xwhx-3mmv"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff5968715ace432f0991
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:20:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:29:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 10:10:07 UTC
Views: 15
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