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Malicious code in unitel3 (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/12/2026 (08/12/2026, 10:29:53 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: unitel3

Description

The npm package unitel3 version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious. Although automated analysis did not detect typical malicious behaviors such as credential access or network exfiltration within the package files, the package is considered fully compromising to any system where it is installed or running. Systems with this package should be treated as fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on those systems should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure device. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Affected software

npmghsa
unitel3
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 16:39:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

The npm package [email protected] is flagged as malicious. Static and behavioral analysis found no install-time lifecycle hooks, credential theft, network exfiltration, droppers, or backdoors within the package contents. However, security advisories indicate that any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, implying the presence of malicious code or side effects not detected by automated tools. Immediate secret rotation and package removal are recommended, but full remediation may require more extensive incident response due to potential persistent compromise.

Potential Impact

Any computer with [email protected] installed or running is considered fully compromised, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The presence of this package may allow an attacker full control over the affected system. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components introduced, indicating potential persistence mechanisms or additional malware installed alongside.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the [email protected] package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system from a different, secure computer. Treat the affected system as fully compromised and conduct a thorough incident response to identify and remove any additional malicious software or persistence mechanisms. There is no known patch or fixed version; avoid using this package entirely.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-13837
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-cw5f-jjc7-rhc7"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a7c9b44bf8831d539cdcf93

Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:11:48 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:39:41 UTC

Last updated: 09/25/2026, 00:36:06 UTC

Views: 23

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