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MAL-2026-6530: Malicious code in xrblocks-remote-control (npm)

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Medium
Published: 06/26/2026 (06/26/2026, 16:56:03 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: xrblocks-remote-control

Description

The npm package 'xrblocks-remote-control' version 22.0.0 contains malicious code that sends the installer's project directory name and a timestamp to a hardcoded external URL. The package does not provide any legitimate functionality and appears to be a dependency confusion or typosquatting attempt targeting the 'xrblocks' namespace. This results in unauthorized data exfiltration during package installation or invocation.

Affected software

npmghsa
xrblocks-remote-control
Affected versions
=22.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/26/2026, 22:19:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'xrblocks-remote-control' npm package (version 22.0.0) includes a 'bin' script that, when executed (including via npx or unintended resolution), sends the basename of the environment variable 'INIT_CWD' (the installer's project directory) along with a timestamp to a remote callback URL at 'https://deepbounty.dd06-dev.fr/cb/46b252ec-a089-4f22-8b5e-5cee945106dc'. The package lacks any advertised functionality and is described as a 'Security PoC for Bug Bounty' in its package.json. This behavior constitutes unauthorized data transmission and is likely part of a dependency confusion or typosquatting attack vector targeting Google's 'xrblocks' namespace. No main module is shipped, and the only effect of the package is this outbound beacon.

Potential Impact

Installation or invocation of this package results in the unauthorized transmission of the installer's project directory name and a timestamp to an external third-party server without user consent. This can lead to information leakage about the project environment and potentially aid attackers in further targeting or reconnaissance. There is no indication of additional malicious payloads or code execution beyond this data exfiltration.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users and build systems should avoid installing or resolving the 'xrblocks-remote-control' package, especially version 22.0.0. Verify dependencies carefully to prevent dependency confusion or typosquatting attacks. Monitor package sources and lock dependencies to known good versions. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted sources for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6530
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a3ef79427e9c79719ff8d7d

Added to database: 06/26/2026, 22:05:08 UTC

Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 22:19:04 UTC

Last updated: 06/27/2026, 03:37:39 UTC

Views: 4

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