MAL-2026-10551: Malicious code in elsisi-cli (npm)
The npm package elsisi-cli version 9.9.9 contains malicious lifecycle scripts that execute during installation. These scripts send outbound HTTP requests to an attacker-controlled webhook, leaking the installer's current working directory and hostname. The package tarball includes only a package.json file with no legitimate source code or functionality, indicating its sole purpose is data exfiltration during installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The elsisi-cli npm package at version 9.9.9 declares preinstall and postinstall scripts in its package.json that invoke wget commands targeting a webhook.site URL. These scripts automatically execute on npm install, sending the installer's current working directory and hostname as query parameters to an attacker-controlled endpoint. The package tarball contains only the package.json file (371 bytes) and lacks the declared main entry file index.js or any other source files, confirming that the package's only effect is to beacon environment information to the attacker.
Potential Impact
Installation of elsisi-cli version 9.9.9 results in unintended outbound network requests to an attacker-controlled server, leaking potentially sensitive environment information such as the current working directory and hostname. This data exposure could aid attackers in reconnaissance or further targeted attacks. No additional malicious payload or code execution beyond this data exfiltration is indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing elsisi-cli version 9.9.9. Since no patch or fix is indicated, users should remove this package from their dependencies and verify no installations of this version exist in their environments. Monitor for and block outbound requests to the specified webhook.site URL if possible. Exercise caution when installing packages from untrusted sources and audit lifecycle scripts in npm packages.
MAL-2026-10551: Malicious code in elsisi-cli (npm)
Description
The npm package elsisi-cli version 9.9.9 contains malicious lifecycle scripts that execute during installation. These scripts send outbound HTTP requests to an attacker-controlled webhook, leaking the installer's current working directory and hostname. The package tarball includes only a package.json file with no legitimate source code or functionality, indicating its sole purpose is data exfiltration during installation.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The elsisi-cli npm package at version 9.9.9 declares preinstall and postinstall scripts in its package.json that invoke wget commands targeting a webhook.site URL. These scripts automatically execute on npm install, sending the installer's current working directory and hostname as query parameters to an attacker-controlled endpoint. The package tarball contains only the package.json file (371 bytes) and lacks the declared main entry file index.js or any other source files, confirming that the package's only effect is to beacon environment information to the attacker.
Potential Impact
Installation of elsisi-cli version 9.9.9 results in unintended outbound network requests to an attacker-controlled server, leaking potentially sensitive environment information such as the current working directory and hostname. This data exposure could aid attackers in reconnaissance or further targeted attacks. No additional malicious payload or code execution beyond this data exfiltration is indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing elsisi-cli version 9.9.9. Since no patch or fix is indicated, users should remove this package from their dependencies and verify no installations of this version exist in their environments. Monitor for and block outbound requests to the specified webhook.site URL if possible. Exercise caution when installing packages from untrusted sources and audit lifecycle scripts in npm packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10551
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff5d68715ace432f0a9b
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:20:29 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:30:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 09:30:50 UTC
Views: 2
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