Malicious code in lwp-web-client (npm)
The npm package 'lwp-web-client' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'lwp-web-client' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials and keys stored on the system must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system security, as the attacker may have installed persistent backdoors or other malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, leading to ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lwp-web-client' 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, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Malicious code in lwp-web-client (npm)
Description
The npm package 'lwp-web-client' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'lwp-web-client' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials and keys stored on the system must be rotated from a different, uncompromised device. Simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system security, as the attacker may have installed persistent backdoors or other malicious components.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Potential exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. Persistent malicious presence may remain even after package removal, leading to ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'lwp-web-client' 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, as removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11186
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rmm2-5g7m-wj7p"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae54e9c2644c7f8988c9c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:22:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 10:36:46 UTC
Views: 3
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