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Malicious code in svelte-vim-kit (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/11/2026 (08/11/2026, 16:49:50 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: svelte-vim-kit

Description

The svelte-vim-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 may grant full control to an attacker, necessitating immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different machine. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Affected software

npmghsa
svelte-vim-kit
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 16:40:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

The svelte-vim-kit package version 1.0.0 on npm is identified as malicious. Although static analysis and behavior tracing did not detect typical indicators such as exfiltration, install-time remote code execution, or backdoors, the package is considered fully compromising. Any system with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised, with all stored secrets and keys rotated immediately. The package should be removed, but this may not fully remediate the compromise due to potential persistence of malicious components.

Potential Impact

Systems with svelte-vim-kit version 1.0.0 installed are considered fully compromised, implying an attacker may have full control over the affected computer. This includes potential unauthorized access to secrets, keys, and sensitive data. The compromise may persist even after removal of the package, indicating a high risk of ongoing malicious activity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the svelte-vim-kit package version 1.0.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, trusted machine. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to fully restore system integrity.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-13769
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-rvh4-87p7-h5pm"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a7c9b44bf8831d539cdcfae

Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:11:48 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:40:31 UTC

Last updated: 08/12/2026, 16:40:31 UTC

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