MalwarePublished 14 Jul 2026

humanize-kit (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects humanize-kitSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove humanize-kit and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 14 Jul 2026, 09:29 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10563

What to do

Remove humanize-kit from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmhumanize-kit	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The humanize-kit npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially exposes all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the humanize-kit package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be considered exposed and must be rotated immediately from a secure, unaffected system. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the package itself, risking ongoing unauthorized control and data exfiltration.

Defensive guidance

Remove the humanize-kit package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored or accessible on the compromised systems, performing this rotation from a different, trusted computer. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious components. Monitor for any suspicious activity that may indicate ongoing compromise.

Summary

The humanize-kit package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. According to the source details, installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise, including potential exposure of stored secrets and keys. The malicious code may establish persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself, making removal insufficient to restore system integrity. There is no CVSS score available for this threat, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The package is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on local system actions.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-hxh5-f4r5-8m6g (opens in a new tab)

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