Malicious code in rate-limits-flexible (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (809e7f8796ee45bb12d644bd48e71cbfca430e22d40b06ea0e0437097d131068) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (f51c182413a9d071e2e2109f7477ff0fb1b05fae4e5e98a46bb53e7d8b2d693b) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'rate-limits-flexible' npm package version 1.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code or depending on a malicious package. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GitHub Security Advisories, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code presence implies that attackers may have gained full control over the affected system. Immediate secret and key rotation is advised, and removal of the package is recommended, though it may not fully remediate the infection due to potential persistence mechanisms.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'rate-limits-flexible' version 1.0.1 installed are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may have gained control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'rate-limits-flexible' package version 1.0.1 immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure machine. Because full control may have been given to attackers, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Malicious code in rate-limits-flexible (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (809e7f8796ee45bb12d644bd48e71cbfca430e22d40b06ea0e0437097d131068) The package was found to contain malicious code or consuming dependency that contains malicious code ## Source: ghsa-malware (f51c182413a9d071e2e2109f7477ff0fb1b05fae4e5e98a46bb53e7d8b2d693b) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'rate-limits-flexible' npm package version 1.0.1 has been identified as containing malicious code or depending on a malicious package. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GitHub Security Advisories, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code presence implies that attackers may have gained full control over the affected system. Immediate secret and key rotation is advised, and removal of the package is recommended, though it may not fully remediate the infection due to potential persistence mechanisms.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'rate-limits-flexible' version 1.0.1 installed are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may have gained control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'rate-limits-flexible' package version 1.0.1 immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure machine. Because full control may have been given to attackers, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5627
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hg8j-2wmv-w4v6"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a50ba5968715ace4357ef53
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:24:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 09:43:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 23:05:51 UTC
Views: 7
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