MalwarePublished 11 Aug 2026Updated 12 Aug 2026

@telekom-ods/react-ui-kit (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @telekom-ods/react-ui-kitSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @telekom-ods/react-ui-kit and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 12 Aug 2026, 16:32 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13770

What to do

Remove @telekom-ods/react-ui-kit 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
npm@telekom-ods/react-ui-kit	Affected =2.6.9 =2.6.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @telekom-ods/react-ui-kit version 2.6.9 contains a malicious install hook that executes a shell command to exfiltrate local system information and files. It reads sensitive files such as /etc/passwd, /etc/hosts, and conditionally /etc/shadow, along with user and host identifiers, then sends this data via an HTTP POST to an attacker-controlled out-of-band interaction service. The package was published under a legitimate maintainer account, indicating a possible supply-chain compromise. The malicious version has been removed from npm, but any environment that installed it should consider local credentials and password hashes compromised and rotate them accordingly.

Impact

Sensitive local system files and user information, including /etc/passwd, /etc/hosts, id output, and potentially /etc/shadow, were exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server during package installation. This exposure compromises local user credentials and password hashes, posing a risk of unauthorized access and credential theft on affected hosts. The attacker can also fingerprint each compromised system by hostname and username, facilitating targeted follow-up attacks or lateral movement. The compromise stems from a supply-chain attack on a trusted npm package, increasing the risk to environments that automatically install dependencies.

Defensive guidance

The malicious versions 2.6.0 and 2.6.9 of @telekom-ods/react-ui-kit have been fully removed from the npm registry. Environments that installed these versions should treat local user credentials and password hashes as compromised and perform immediate credential rotation. Review and audit systems for unauthorized access or suspicious activity related to the exfiltrated data. Avoid using these versions and verify package integrity before installation. Monitor for any further advisories from the package maintainer or npm regarding this incident.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 12 Aug 2026, 16:32 UTC

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