Malicious code in lint-nule (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (162028887cf405e851fd9c6680fc0069e22291627c72ae8378c156e7bf181bd1) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package lint-nule version 1.0.4 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious software.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with lint-nule version 1.0.4 installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may have established persistent control beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the lint-nule package version 1.0.4 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered unsafe and untrusted.
Malicious code in lint-nule (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (162028887cf405e851fd9c6680fc0069e22291627c72ae8378c156e7bf181bd1) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package lint-nule version 1.0.4 is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as the attacker may have installed additional persistent malicious software.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with lint-nule version 1.0.4 installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may have established persistent control beyond the presence of the malicious package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the lint-nule package version 1.0.4 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer to prevent unauthorized access. Because full system compromise is possible, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure removal of all malicious components. No official patch or fix is available; the package should be considered unsafe and untrusted.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6844
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2mww-6x37-53g4"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c343927e9c797195fad05
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:52:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/25/2026, 05:16:26 UTC
Views: 22
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