Malicious code in hydration-ui-cls (npm)
Description
The npm package 'hydration-ui-cls' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a complete security breach, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Simply removing the package does not guarantee the removal of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The 'hydration-ui-cls' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system. The attacker potentially gains complete control, rendering the system untrustworthy. Due to the severity, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected machine must be rotated from a different, secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious artifacts may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be considered exposed. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'hydration-ui-cls' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software or attacker access.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14517
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-596w-j9vp-pr5x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a8efff6acd9273b4908ca99
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 15:02:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 10:39:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 05:01:16 UTC
Views: 60
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