Malicious code in hfkcdyuwbdx1 (npm)
The npm package [email protected] is identified as malicious. Although automated scans did not find concrete evidence of harmful code, the package name is suspiciously random, typical of throwaway or placeholder packages. A separate malware source states that any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, recommending immediate secret and key rotation and package removal. There is no confirmed patch or remediation available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package hfkcdyuwbdx1 version 1.0.0 was scanned by automated tools which found no direct evidence of malicious behavior through rule-based or code tracing methods. However, the package's random alphanumeric name suggests it may be a throwaway or test package. A malware advisory indicates that installation of this package results in full system compromise, advising that all secrets and keys on the affected system be rotated from a different machine and that the package be removed. Due to potential full compromise, removal alone may not fully restore system integrity. No patch or fix is documented.
Potential Impact
Systems with [email protected] installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the [email protected] package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, trusted machine. Due to the likelihood of full compromise, consider rebuilding the affected system to ensure complete remediation. No official patch or fix is available; rely on removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in hfkcdyuwbdx1 (npm)
Description
The npm package [email protected] is identified as malicious. Although automated scans did not find concrete evidence of harmful code, the package name is suspiciously random, typical of throwaway or placeholder packages. A separate malware source states that any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, recommending immediate secret and key rotation and package removal. There is no confirmed patch or remediation available.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package hfkcdyuwbdx1 version 1.0.0 was scanned by automated tools which found no direct evidence of malicious behavior through rule-based or code tracing methods. However, the package's random alphanumeric name suggests it may be a throwaway or test package. A malware advisory indicates that installation of this package results in full system compromise, advising that all secrets and keys on the affected system be rotated from a different machine and that the package be removed. Due to potential full compromise, removal alone may not fully restore system integrity. No patch or fix is documented.
Potential Impact
Systems with [email protected] installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the [email protected] package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, trusted machine. Due to the likelihood of full compromise, consider rebuilding the affected system to ensure complete remediation. No official patch or fix is available; rely on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13812
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6px9-6xh2-4ggc"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c9b45bf8831d539cdd13a
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:11:49 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:46:16 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 16:46:16 UTC
Views: 2
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