Malicious code in kirkland (npm)
The 'kirkland' npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'kirkland' package on npm is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, results in a full compromise of the host computer. The compromise extends to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately from a different machine. Due to the depth of control potentially gained by an attacker, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'kirkland' package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'kirkland' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because full control of the system may have been granted to an attacker, consider the system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response, including system reimaging if necessary.
Malicious code in kirkland (npm)
Description
The 'kirkland' npm package contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'kirkland' package on npm is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, results in a full compromise of the host computer. The compromise extends to all stored secrets and keys, which must be rotated immediately from a different machine. Due to the depth of control potentially gained by an attacker, simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the 'kirkland' package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may maintain persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'kirkland' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because full control of the system may have been granted to an attacker, consider the system fully compromised and perform a thorough incident response, including system reimaging if necessary.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10331
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7m92-3w8w-hxrp"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a54adb368715ace438f4adc
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 17:47:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 05:43:43 UTC
Views: 62
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