Malicious code in eslint-vite (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (14896c6402e739a2a63d840aef7a65a169ba110c11a9498b42a6bf68278f73e9) 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 eslint-vite package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 distributed via npm contain malicious code that can fully compromise the host system. The compromise potentially grants attackers full control over the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not be sufficient to restore system integrity.
Potential Impact
Systems with eslint-vite versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, or 1.0.2 installed are fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the host. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The malicious code may have installed additional backdoors or malware beyond the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the eslint-vite package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent unauthorized access. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider full system remediation or rebuild to ensure complete removal of the compromise.
Malicious code in eslint-vite (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (14896c6402e739a2a63d840aef7a65a169ba110c11a9498b42a6bf68278f73e9) 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 eslint-vite package versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 distributed via npm contain malicious code that can fully compromise the host system. The compromise potentially grants attackers full control over the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not be sufficient to restore system integrity.
Potential Impact
Systems with eslint-vite versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, or 1.0.2 installed are fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the host. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The malicious code may have installed additional backdoors or malware beyond the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the eslint-vite package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system to prevent unauthorized access. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, consider full system remediation or rebuild to ensure complete removal of the compromise.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6836
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-mhv7-p7g8-cwpj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343927e9c797195fad0b
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:52:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 07:19:13 UTC
Views: 26
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