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Malicious code in @yggbrasil/api (npm)

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Critical
Published: 09/14/2026 (09/14/2026, 21:40:59 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @yggbrasil/api

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: ghsa-malware (332b0e357a065a614cea76388f28ef1cfbad3e2c1539a830a19585e9c1acbf17) 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.

Affected software

npmghsa
@yggbrasil/api

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 01:44:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

The @yggbrasil/api package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain complete control. The compromise includes the risk of exposure of sensitive information such as secrets and keys stored on the machine. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply removing the package may not be sufficient to fully eradicate the malicious presence.

Potential Impact

Any system with the @yggbrasil/api package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to all stored secrets and keys. This represents a critical security breach with potential for extensive data loss and further system exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Remove the @yggbrasil/api package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines, using a separate, trusted system. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider full system reimaging or restoration from a known good backup to ensure complete remediation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-16163
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-cmxv-8vgc-m43c"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6aa8a17c55bf5e2cf5f3c9b9

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:38:04 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:44:11 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:48:35 UTC

Views: 3

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