Malicious code in wime-zle (npm)
The wime-zle npm package version 1.1.4 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This 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 may not fully eradicate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The wime-zle package version 1.1.4 on npm is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host computer. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, secure device. Due to the potential persistence of the attacker beyond the package removal, complete remediation may require more extensive incident response.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent control even after removal of the malicious package, leading to ongoing security risks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the wime-zle package version 1.1.4 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Conduct a thorough security assessment and incident response to identify and remove any persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself.
Malicious code in wime-zle (npm)
Description
The wime-zle npm package version 1.1.4 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This 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 may not fully eradicate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wime-zle package version 1.1.4 on npm is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises the host computer. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker potential full control, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends immediate rotation of all credentials from a separate, secure device. Due to the potential persistence of the attacker beyond the package removal, complete remediation may require more extensive incident response.
Potential Impact
Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The attacker may maintain persistent control even after removal of the malicious package, leading to ongoing security risks.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the wime-zle package version 1.1.4 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Conduct a thorough security assessment and incident response to identify and remove any persistent malicious presence beyond the package itself.
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"]
Threat ID: 6a4c342127e9c797195f9a4e
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 21:16:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 08:59:46 UTC
Views: 71
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