Malicious code in lambda-cloudwatch-cdk (npm)
The npm package 'lambda-cloudwatch-cdk' 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 the package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lambda-cloudwatch-cdk' npm package is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, trusted system is advised to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk of exposure or theft. The persistence of malicious code beyond package removal means the system integrity cannot be assured without thorough remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lambda-cloudwatch-cdk' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines using a different, secure computer. Conduct a comprehensive security assessment and remediation of affected systems to ensure removal of all malicious software introduced by this package. No official patch or fix is available; the threat is mitigated by removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in lambda-cloudwatch-cdk (npm)
Description
The npm package 'lambda-cloudwatch-cdk' 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 the package.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'lambda-cloudwatch-cdk' npm package is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components or backdoors introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, trusted system is advised to mitigate ongoing risk.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the compromised system are at risk of exposure or theft. The persistence of malicious code beyond package removal means the system integrity cannot be assured without thorough remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lambda-cloudwatch-cdk' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines using a different, secure computer. Conduct a comprehensive security assessment and remediation of affected systems to ensure removal of all malicious software introduced by this package. No official patch or fix is available; the threat is mitigated by removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10922
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-m74r-g438-3r92"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e79fa2a4a8d59899d3525
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 19:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:51:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 07:43:30 UTC
Views: 12
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