MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

ratelimitsucks9 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects ratelimitsucks9Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove ratelimitsucks9 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-2026-10371

What to do

Remove ratelimitsucks9 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
npmratelimitsucks9	Affected =2.0.0 =1.1.7	Fixed in–

Check your own hosts for these packages with threat-finder (opens in a new tab), our free open-source scanner.

Description

The npm package 'ratelimitsucks9' contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to complete system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The presence of this package indicates a high likelihood of unauthorized control by an external entity.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'ratelimitsucks9' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, secure computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding the affected machines to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Summary

The 'ratelimitsucks9' npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed, compromises the entire host system. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious components may persist on the system.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…

What to do

Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:32 UTC

Technical details

References

Community reviews