Malicious code in wime-zle (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a3e5a49f13ac5ae3e92267b63357dc81d37b138ed5981949b12e51a09095e2b0) 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 wime-zle package version 1.1.4 distributed via npm is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing attackers to 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. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system is advised to mitigate the impact.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the wime-zle 1.1.4 package installed or running. Attackers may gain access to all stored secrets and keys, leading to potential data breaches and further unauthorized actions. The persistence of malicious software beyond package removal increases the risk and complexity of remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the wime-zle package version 1.1.4 immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised computers using a different, secure system. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider rebuilding the affected systems from a known good state to ensure complete eradication of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Malicious code in wime-zle (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (a3e5a49f13ac5ae3e92267b63357dc81d37b138ed5981949b12e51a09095e2b0) 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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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wime-zle package version 1.1.4 distributed via npm is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing attackers to 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. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system is advised to mitigate the impact.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the wime-zle 1.1.4 package installed or running. Attackers may gain access to all stored secrets and keys, leading to potential data breaches and further unauthorized actions. The persistence of malicious software beyond package removal increases the risk and complexity of remediation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the wime-zle package version 1.1.4 immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised computers using a different, secure system. Because the attacker may have established persistent control, consider rebuilding the affected systems from a known good state to ensure complete eradication of malicious software. No official patch or fix is available; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6902
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6474-9f9h-hmwx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c342127e9c797195f9a4e
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:21:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 20:29:46 UTC
Views: 26
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