Malicious code in @lodash-en/lodash-en (npm)
The npm package @lodash-en/lodash-en contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a separate, uncompromised machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @lodash-en/lodash-en package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials on the affected system must be rotated from a different, secure environment. Simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, requiring immediate credential rotation. The persistence of malicious software beyond package removal indicates a high risk of ongoing unauthorized control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @lodash-en/lodash-en package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Malicious code in @lodash-en/lodash-en (npm)
Description
The npm package @lodash-en/lodash-en contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a separate, uncompromised machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by its installation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @lodash-en/lodash-en package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials on the affected system must be rotated from a different, secure environment. Simply uninstalling the package does not ensure removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, requiring immediate credential rotation. The persistence of malicious software beyond package removal indicates a high risk of ongoing unauthorized control.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the @lodash-en/lodash-en package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, uncompromised computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the system from a known good backup or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6739
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-37qp-frv4-562v"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a483ca227e9c79719d7fc26
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 22:50:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 21:17:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 04:20:26 UTC
Views: 234
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