Malicious code in es-lint-builders (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (ec094e38f1632c5f92fcea7af0221e0a96849d11448351018aedddfd72e61ed3) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The es-lint-builders package in npm versions 1.0.0, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. This malicious package grants full control to an outside entity, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating affected systems as fully compromised and rotating all credentials from a secure environment.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected es-lint-builders package installed are fully compromised, allowing attackers complete control. All secrets and keys stored on these systems are at risk and should be considered exposed. The presence of this package indicates a severe security breach that may persist beyond package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the es-lint-builders package immediately from all affected systems. Treat all affected systems as fully compromised. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure system to prevent further unauthorized access. There is no official patch or fix; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Malicious code in es-lint-builders (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (ec094e38f1632c5f92fcea7af0221e0a96849d11448351018aedddfd72e61ed3) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The es-lint-builders package in npm versions 1.0.0, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or executed. This malicious package grants full control to an outside entity, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts. The advisory recommends treating affected systems as fully compromised and rotating all credentials from a secure environment.
Potential Impact
Systems with the affected es-lint-builders package installed are fully compromised, allowing attackers complete control. All secrets and keys stored on these systems are at risk and should be considered exposed. The presence of this package indicates a severe security breach that may persist beyond package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the es-lint-builders package immediately from all affected systems. Treat all affected systems as fully compromised. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure system to prevent further unauthorized access. There is no official patch or fix; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6819
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qw6m-j4m4-cqcg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c344027e9c797195fb3d4
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:52:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 20:46:15 UTC
Views: 34
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