MalwarePublished 12 Aug 2026Updated 14 Aug 2026

svelte-kit-vim (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects svelte-kit-vimSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove svelte-kit-vim and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 14 Aug 2026, 19:52 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13927

What to do

Remove svelte-kit-vim 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
npmsvelte-kit-vim	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'svelte-kit-vim' was found to contain malicious code or dependencies with malicious code. Installation or use of this package may lead to full compromise of the affected computer. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted device. Removing the package alone may not fully remediate the compromise due to potential persistence of malicious software.

Impact

Systems with 'svelte-kit-vim' installed or running are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control. All secrets and keys stored on the system are at risk and should be rotated immediately. The presence of malicious code may lead to persistent backdoors or other malicious activities beyond just the package itself.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'svelte-kit-vim' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised 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.

Summary

The 'svelte-kit-vim' package in the npm ecosystem has been identified as containing malicious code or depending on malicious components. According to source details from Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware advisories, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The advisory strongly recommends rotating all secrets and keys from a different computer and removing the package. However, due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation.

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 14 Aug 2026, 19:52 UTC

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