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MAL-2026-10551: Malicious code in elsisi-cli (npm)

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Medium
Published: 07/14/2026 (07/14/2026, 05:09:30 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: elsisi-cli

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

npmghsa
elsisi-cli
Affected versions
=9.9.9

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/14/2026, 09:30:50 UTC

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.

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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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