Malicious code in svelte-vim-kit (npm)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Malicious code in svelte-vim-kit (npm)
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.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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
Views: 2
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