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MAL-2026-10669: Malicious code in dbconnectify (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/15/2026 (07/15/2026, 07:55:37 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: dbconnectify

Description

The npm package dbconnectify version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that fetches and executes remote JavaScript from a mutable third-party JSON hosting service. This behavior is hidden behind base64 obfuscation and allows attacker-controlled code execution within the installer's process. The package's database connector functionality does not require loading remote code, indicating malicious intent.

Affected software

npmghsa
dbconnectify
Affected versions
=1.0.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/15/2026, 12:46:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

The dbconnectify package (version 1.0.1) exposes a method queryDBConnect that performs an HTTP GET request to a base64-decoded URL pointing to a third-party JSON hosting service. The fetched JavaScript code is then executed dynamically using Node.js's internal Module._compile function under the filename "errorcheck.js". This allows arbitrary code execution controlled by whoever manages the remote JSON record. The obfuscation of the endpoint and the lack of legitimate need for remote code loading in a database connector strongly indicate this is malicious behavior.

Potential Impact

An attacker controlling the remote JSON resource can execute arbitrary code within the context of the Node.js process running the dbconnectify package. This can lead to compromise of the host environment, data theft, or further malicious actions depending on the privileges of the process.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately stop using dbconnectify version 1.0.1 and remove it from their environments. Avoid installing or running this package until a trustworthy fixed version is released. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-10669
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a577ed868715ace43b3fac0

Added to database: 07/15/2026, 12:36:40 UTC

Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:46:24 UTC

Last updated: 07/16/2026, 03:41:32 UTC

Views: 5

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