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Malicious code in ulebkit (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/18/2026 (08/18/2026, 03:44:44 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: ulebkit

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.

Affected software

npmghsa
ulebkit

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AILast updated: 08/18/2026, 13:45:40 UTC

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.

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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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