Malicious code in svelte-cache-kit (npm)
The svelte-cache-kit npm package version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The package does not exhibit suspicious behavior during install or import, but its presence indicates a severe security risk. Systems with this package should be considered fully compromised, and all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The svelte-cache-kit package version 1.0.0 on npm is identified as containing malicious code. Although static analysis and runtime behavior during installation or import do not show direct malicious actions such as credential access or network exfiltration, the package is considered fully compromising to any host where it is installed. The presence of this package implies that an attacker may have gained full control over the affected system. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, uncompromised machine is required, and the package should be removed. However, removal may not fully eradicate all malicious components introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Any system with svelte-cache-kit version 1.0.0 installed should be treated as fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control, potentially exposing all secrets and keys stored on the system. The compromise could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the svelte-cache-kit package version 1.0.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious.
Malicious code in svelte-cache-kit (npm)
Description
The svelte-cache-kit npm package version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The package does not exhibit suspicious behavior during install or import, but its presence indicates a severe security risk. Systems with this package should be considered fully compromised, and all stored secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The svelte-cache-kit package version 1.0.0 on npm is identified as containing malicious code. Although static analysis and runtime behavior during installation or import do not show direct malicious actions such as credential access or network exfiltration, the package is considered fully compromising to any host where it is installed. The presence of this package implies that an attacker may have gained full control over the affected system. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, uncompromised machine is required, and the package should be removed. However, removal may not fully eradicate all malicious components introduced by the package.
Potential Impact
Any system with svelte-cache-kit version 1.0.0 installed should be treated as fully compromised. Attackers may have obtained full control, potentially exposing all secrets and keys stored on the system. The compromise could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the svelte-cache-kit package version 1.0.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, secure computer. Because full control of the system may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13676
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-9qqc-qrf8-gp8j"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a79f0d3bf8831d539f61011
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:54:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 23:58:40 UTC
Views: 3
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