Malicious code in @lekzo_dev/amprem (npm)
Description
The npm package @lekzo_dev/amprem contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise may allow an attacker full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but removal alone may not eliminate all malicious components. Secrets and keys should be rotated from a different, uncompromised machine.
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Technical Analysis
The @lekzo_dev/amprem npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, results in a full system compromise. This includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external attacker. The advisory warns that simply uninstalling the package may not suffice to remove all malicious artifacts, and that all sensitive credentials on the affected system should be rotated from a secure environment.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. This represents a total loss of system integrity and confidentiality.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the @lekzo_dev/amprem package immediately from any affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure machine. Due to the potential for persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-17813
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-8gjr-vm34-h79m"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6acd55712cdf04f656da89dd
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 21:47:29 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 22:09:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 22:09:23 UTC
Views: 9
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