Malicious code in lowkirkuenly (npm)
The npm package 'lowkirkuenly' was found to contain malicious code or depend on a malicious package. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all stored secrets and keys must be rotated immediately from a different machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lowkirkuenly' npm package includes malicious code or relies on a dependency that contains malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, potentially exposing all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'lowkirkuenly' package installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist beyond removal of the package, necessitating secret rotation and further remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lowkirkuenly' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to ensure all malicious software is eradicated. No official patch or fix is available; mitigation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in lowkirkuenly (npm)
Description
The npm package 'lowkirkuenly' was found to contain malicious code or depend on a malicious package. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all stored secrets and keys must be rotated immediately from a different machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'lowkirkuenly' npm package includes malicious code or relies on a dependency that contains malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, potentially exposing all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with the 'lowkirkuenly' package installed are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist beyond removal of the package, necessitating secret rotation and further remediation.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'lowkirkuenly' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system to ensure all malicious software is eradicated. No official patch or fix is available; mitigation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10333
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-78qq-4g2g-jp36"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a54adb368715ace438f4ad6
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:19:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 18:03:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 07:22:14 UTC
Views: 78
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