MAL-2026-6490: Malicious code in data-parser-utils (npm)
The npm package 'data-parser-utils' version 3.0.2 contains malicious code that executes shell commands to harvest shell history files (~/.bash_history and ~/.zsh_history). This behavior is unexpected for a data parsing utility and indicates credential theft by exfiltrating sensitive information such as tokens and connection strings from the installer's environment.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'data-parser-utils' npm package version 3.0.2 imports the Node.js 'child_process' module and uses execSync to run bash and zsh commands that read shell history files. These files often contain sensitive credentials and tokens. The malicious code is reachable from the main entry point of the package, indicating that installing or requiring this package can lead to credential theft. The package's behavior matches known patterns of shell-history harvesting malware. There is no indication of a patch or remediation provided by the vendor, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of 'data-parser-utils' version 3.0.2 can result in unauthorized access to sensitive credentials stored in shell history files on the affected system. This can lead to credential theft and potential further compromise of the user's environment or connected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using 'data-parser-utils' version 3.0.2. Remove the package if already installed and audit systems for potential credential exposure. Monitor for suspicious activity related to credential misuse. Check for vendor advisories for any future updates or fixes.
MAL-2026-6490: Malicious code in data-parser-utils (npm)
Description
The npm package 'data-parser-utils' version 3.0.2 contains malicious code that executes shell commands to harvest shell history files (~/.bash_history and ~/.zsh_history). This behavior is unexpected for a data parsing utility and indicates credential theft by exfiltrating sensitive information such as tokens and connection strings from the installer's environment.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'data-parser-utils' npm package version 3.0.2 imports the Node.js 'child_process' module and uses execSync to run bash and zsh commands that read shell history files. These files often contain sensitive credentials and tokens. The malicious code is reachable from the main entry point of the package, indicating that installing or requiring this package can lead to credential theft. The package's behavior matches known patterns of shell-history harvesting malware. There is no indication of a patch or remediation provided by the vendor, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Installation or use of 'data-parser-utils' version 3.0.2 can result in unauthorized access to sensitive credentials stored in shell history files on the affected system. This can lead to credential theft and potential further compromise of the user's environment or connected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing or using 'data-parser-utils' version 3.0.2. Remove the package if already installed and audit systems for potential credential exposure. Monitor for suspicious activity related to credential misuse. Check for vendor advisories for any future updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6490
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a3ef7ce27e9c79719002087
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 22:06:06 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 22:37:08 UTC
Last updated: 06/26/2026, 22:37:08 UTC
Views: 2
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