Malicious code in tailwindcss-svg-helper (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (7da1acbe451a23535c0c0dfd34791d4d12c757253ba765f9afdc65e6d2f524cb) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package tailwindcss-svg-helper versions 1.17.9 and 1.18.0 were found to contain malicious code that compromises any computer on which they are installed or executed. The compromise is severe enough that the entire system's secrets and keys are at risk, necessitating immediate rotation from a different machine. Simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as the attacker may have established persistent control or installed additional malware.
Potential Impact
Systems with tailwindcss-svg-helper versions 1.17.9 or 1.18.0 installed are considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on these systems are at risk of exposure or theft. The attacker may have gained persistent control, so the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system cannot be assured even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwindcss-svg-helper package versions 1.17.9 and 1.18.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete remediation.
Malicious code in tailwindcss-svg-helper (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (7da1acbe451a23535c0c0dfd34791d4d12c757253ba765f9afdc65e6d2f524cb) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package tailwindcss-svg-helper versions 1.17.9 and 1.18.0 were found to contain malicious code that compromises any computer on which they are installed or executed. The compromise is severe enough that the entire system's secrets and keys are at risk, necessitating immediate rotation from a different machine. Simply uninstalling the package may not fully remediate the infection, as the attacker may have established persistent control or installed additional malware.
Potential Impact
Systems with tailwindcss-svg-helper versions 1.17.9 or 1.18.0 installed are considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on these systems are at risk of exposure or theft. The attacker may have gained persistent control, so the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system cannot be assured even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwindcss-svg-helper package versions 1.17.9 and 1.18.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure complete remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6892
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-m4rw-xr9m-h8cr"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342427e9c797195f9b80
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:03:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:22:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 07:40:06 UTC
Views: 26
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