MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

speed3 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects speed3Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove speed3 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-2026-10384

What to do

Remove speed3 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
npmspeed3	Affected =1.1.7 =2.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'speed3' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may result in full 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 components, as attackers may have established persistent control.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the 'speed3' package installed. Attackers may gain unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, potentially leading to further breaches. The persistence of malicious software beyond package removal increases the risk and complexity of remediation.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'speed3' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Due to the likelihood of persistent compromise, consider rebuilding affected systems or performing thorough forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

Summary

The 'speed3' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. According to the source advisory, any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, necessitating immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. The advisory warns that simply removing the package may not remove all malicious software introduced by the compromise, indicating potential persistence mechanisms.

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Description

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

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