Malicious code in humanize-kit (npm)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical 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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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.
Malicious code in humanize-kit (npm)
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.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
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.
Potential 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
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.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10563
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hxh5-f4r5-8m6g"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff5968715ace432f098e
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:20:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:29:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 15:52:31 UTC
Views: 7
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