MAL-2026-10669: Malicious code in dbconnectify (npm)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
MAL-2026-10669: Malicious code in dbconnectify (npm)
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.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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