Malicious code in sleek-pretty (npm)
The npm package 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise allows an attacker full control over the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but due to the extent of the compromise, removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software. Secrets and keys should be rotated from a different, uncompromised machine.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'sleek-pretty' npm package version 1.0.0 is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or executed. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The package should be removed promptly; however, because the attacker may have established persistent control, removal does not guarantee complete eradication of malicious components.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 installed or running is considered fully compromised, with attackers potentially having full control over the system and access to all stored secrets and keys. This poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'sleek-pretty' package version 1.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines using a separate, trusted computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Malicious code in sleek-pretty (npm)
Description
The npm package 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise allows an attacker full control over the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but due to the extent of the compromise, removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software. Secrets and keys should be rotated from a different, uncompromised machine.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'sleek-pretty' npm package version 1.0.0 is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or executed. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The package should be removed promptly; however, because the attacker may have established persistent control, removal does not guarantee complete eradication of malicious components.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'sleek-pretty' version 1.0.0 installed or running is considered fully compromised, with attackers potentially having full control over the system and access to all stored secrets and keys. This poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems and data.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'sleek-pretty' package version 1.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines using a separate, trusted computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6878
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-38w9-552m-96hh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a4c342427e9c797195f9b8f
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 21:01:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 21:01:27 UTC
Views: 76
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