MalwarePublished 7 Jul 2026Updated 8 Jul 2026

nuxt-fonts-devtools (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects nuxt-fonts-devtoolsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove nuxt-fonts-devtools and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6937

What to do

Remove nuxt-fonts-devtools from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmnuxt-fonts-devtools	Affected =99.0.3	Fixed in–

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Description

The nuxt-fonts-devtools npm package 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 different, trusted machine. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. Exposure of all stored secrets and keys on the affected system. Potential persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself, leading to ongoing unauthorized access and control.

Defensive guidance

Remove the nuxt-fonts-devtools package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored or used on the compromised machines, performing this rotation from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any additional malicious software or backdoors that may have been installed.

Summary

The nuxt-fonts-devtools 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 computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the affected machine must be considered exposed and rotated immediately from a separate, secure environment. Removal of the package alone is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as the attacker may have deployed additional persistent malware or backdoors.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 8 Jul 2026, 13:52 UTC

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