MAL-2026-5197: Malicious code in @ethlete/cli (npm)
The npm package @ethlete/cli version 2.0.1 contains malicious code associated with the Miasma malware. This malware propagates by abusing weaponized binding.gyp files to execute code during package installation, bypassing security tools that only inspect lifecycle scripts. It attempts to exfiltrate credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and spreads by compromising other packages or injecting backdoors into GitHub repositories.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @ethlete/cli package version 2.0.1 was found to include malicious code or dependencies containing malicious code. Specifically, it is linked to the Miasma malware, a self-propagating worm that spreads across the npm registry by exploiting binding.gyp files to execute during installation, circumventing detection by tools focused on lifecycle scripts. The malware's actions include credential and OIDC token theft from cloud and registry services, and propagation through compromised packages or GitHub repositories.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can lead to credential and OIDC token theft for various cloud and registry services, potentially allowing unauthorized access and further compromise. It also enables the malware to propagate by compromising additional packages or injecting backdoors into repositories, increasing the attack surface and risk to the software supply chain.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid using @ethlete/cli version 2.0.1. Review and audit dependencies for malicious code and consider removing or replacing affected packages. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or security advisories regarding remediation.
MAL-2026-5197: Malicious code in @ethlete/cli (npm)
Description
The npm package @ethlete/cli version 2.0.1 contains malicious code associated with the Miasma malware. This malware propagates by abusing weaponized binding.gyp files to execute code during package installation, bypassing security tools that only inspect lifecycle scripts. It attempts to exfiltrate credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and spreads by compromising other packages or injecting backdoors into GitHub repositories.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @ethlete/cli package version 2.0.1 was found to include malicious code or dependencies containing malicious code. Specifically, it is linked to the Miasma malware, a self-propagating worm that spreads across the npm registry by exploiting binding.gyp files to execute during installation, circumventing detection by tools focused on lifecycle scripts. The malware's actions include credential and OIDC token theft from cloud and registry services, and propagation through compromised packages or GitHub repositories.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can lead to credential and OIDC token theft for various cloud and registry services, potentially allowing unauthorized access and further compromise. It also enables the malware to propagate by compromising additional packages or injecting backdoors into repositories, increasing the attack surface and risk to the software supply chain.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid using @ethlete/cli version 2.0.1. Review and audit dependencies for malicious code and consider removing or replacing affected packages. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or security advisories regarding remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5197
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4f6c7768715ace4315ad52
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:40:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 10:09:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 10:35:32 UTC
Views: 3
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