Malicious code in timmytuffknuckles3 (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (3ca256e52e28fe9f7cfdd4c0b42e699f1b29c5e141df2ad73d7737f522fc7c85) The package ships twelve heavily obfuscated JavaScript files under assets/ (e.g. assets/3oruu3por5.js, assets/6y4sp7rdhb.js, assets/wlaswqv83p.js), each using hex-mangled identifiers consistent with a JavaScript obfuscator. Obfuscation alone is not proof of malicious behavior, and no install-time lifecycle hook, hardcoded exfiltration endpoint, credential-path read, or remote dropper has been observed in the package contents. The asset files are not visibly invoked from the package's main entry or from a postinstall script in the available evidence. Routing to human review so a reviewer can de-obfuscate the asset bundle and determine whether it is benign tooling output or hides installer-side harm. ## Source: ghsa-malware (69f128eed6ddd4c531a26b93fed5bb650efc165fcee880ce7cfc6acfa89303d8) 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 'timmytuffknuckles3' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to control the computer and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'timmytuffknuckles3' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Because the attacker may have persistent access, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Malicious code in timmytuffknuckles3 (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (3ca256e52e28fe9f7cfdd4c0b42e699f1b29c5e141df2ad73d7737f522fc7c85) The package ships twelve heavily obfuscated JavaScript files under assets/ (e.g. assets/3oruu3por5.js, assets/6y4sp7rdhb.js, assets/wlaswqv83p.js), each using hex-mangled identifiers consistent with a JavaScript obfuscator. Obfuscation alone is not proof of malicious behavior, and no install-time lifecycle hook, hardcoded exfiltration endpoint, credential-path read, or remote dropper has been observed in the package contents. The asset files are not visibly invoked from the package's main entry or from a postinstall script in the available evidence. Routing to human review so a reviewer can de-obfuscate the asset bundle and determine whether it is benign tooling output or hides installer-side harm. ## Source: ghsa-malware (69f128eed6ddd4c531a26b93fed5bb650efc165fcee880ce7cfc6acfa89303d8) 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 'timmytuffknuckles3' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to control the computer and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'timmytuffknuckles3' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Because the attacker may have persistent access, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10388
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g92p-jcf5-w683"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a54add868715ace438f59bd
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 09:20:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 09:42:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 15:29:50 UTC
Views: 25
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