Malicious code in ulebkit (npm)
The ulebkit package in the npm ecosystem contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ulebkit npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise potentially grants an attacker full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the ulebkit package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. The presence of the package indicates a high likelihood of persistent malicious software beyond just the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the ulebkit package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any additional malicious software that may have been installed. Do not rely solely on package removal to restore system integrity.
Malicious code in ulebkit (npm)
Description
The ulebkit package in the npm ecosystem contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ulebkit npm package is identified as malicious software that, once installed or executed, fully compromises the host computer. This compromise potentially grants an attacker full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as additional malicious components may persist.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the ulebkit package installed or running. All stored secrets and keys on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated from a secure environment. The presence of the package indicates a high likelihood of persistent malicious software beyond just the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the ulebkit package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to identify and remove any additional malicious software that may have been installed. Do not rely solely on package removal to restore system integrity.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14122
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w4vj-4cxr-299x"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a8460a6c6e8be033245ab99
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 13:39:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 13:45:40 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 00:04:45 UTC
Views: 5
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