Malicious code in iot-kfh-s3 (npm)
The npm package 'iot-kfh-s3' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'iot-kfh-s3' npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host system upon installation or execution. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors, indicating a deep level of system control by an attacker.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'iot-kfh-s3' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to stored secrets and keys. This can lead to unauthorized data access, credential theft, and further system manipulation. The persistence of malicious code beyond package removal increases the risk of ongoing exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'iot-kfh-s3' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on compromised machines from a separate, secure device. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known clean backup to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Malicious code in iot-kfh-s3 (npm)
Description
The npm package 'iot-kfh-s3' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'iot-kfh-s3' npm package is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host system upon installation or execution. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors, indicating a deep level of system control by an attacker.
Potential Impact
Any system with the 'iot-kfh-s3' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to stored secrets and keys. This can lead to unauthorized data access, credential theft, and further system manipulation. The persistence of malicious code beyond package removal increases the risk of ongoing exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the 'iot-kfh-s3' package from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on compromised machines from a separate, secure device. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known clean backup to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10921
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qg52-c79f-3q5c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e79fa2a4a8d59899d351c
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:51:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 05:54:48 UTC
Views: 9
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