Malicious code in lowkeybored (npm)
The npm package 'lowkeybored' contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys on that system must be rotated immediately from a different device. Removal of the package is recommended, but it may not fully eliminate the malicious presence due to potential full control granted to attackers.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lowkeybored' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a malicious dependency. Installation or execution of this package compromises the host system, potentially allowing attackers full control. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated from a secure, unaffected environment. Simply removing the package may not suffice to fully remediate the infection.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'lowkeybored' package installed are considered fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computer, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lowkeybored' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure device. Due to the possibility of full system compromise, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Malicious code in lowkeybored (npm)
Description
The npm package 'lowkeybored' contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys on that system must be rotated immediately from a different device. Removal of the package is recommended, but it may not fully eliminate the malicious presence due to potential full control granted to attackers.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'lowkeybored' npm package has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a malicious dependency. Installation or execution of this package compromises the host system, potentially allowing attackers full control. Due to the severity of the compromise, secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated from a secure, unaffected environment. Simply removing the package may not suffice to fully remediate the infection.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'lowkeybored' package installed are considered fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computer, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized access, and persistent malicious activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lowkeybored' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure device. Due to the possibility of full system compromise, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10332
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-5qp2-5jqf-v9h3"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a54adb368715ace438f4ad9
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 18:03:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 18:03:37 UTC
Views: 61
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