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Malicious code in svelte-kit-cache (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/08/2026 (08/08/2026, 17:20:38 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: svelte-kit-cache

Description

The svelte-kit-cache npm package version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious. Although no static or behavioral indicators of a supply-chain attack were observed, the package is considered fully compromising any system it is installed on. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system are strongly recommended. Complete remediation may require rebuilding the system due to potential full compromise.

Affected software

npmghsa
svelte-kit-cache
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/10/2026, 15:53:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

The svelte-kit-cache package version 1.0.0 on npm has been flagged as malicious. Amazon Inspector analysis found no direct evidence of supply-chain attack behaviors such as lifecycle scripts fetching remote content or exfiltration endpoints. However, the GHSA malware advisory states that any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, implying the package contains malicious code that grants full control to an attacker. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts, and secrets and keys must be rotated from a separate, uncompromised system.

Potential Impact

Systems with svelte-kit-cache version 1.0.0 installed are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated. Removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.

Defensive Guidance

Remove the svelte-kit-cache package version 1.0.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, uncompromised computer. Consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-13677
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-9fg7-rqp2-7hpg"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a79f0d3bf8831d539f6100d

Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:03 UTC

Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:53:50 UTC

Last updated: 09/22/2026, 19:35:50 UTC

Views: 17

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