Malicious code in autotel-vitest (npm)
The npm package autotel-vitest version 0.4.26 contains malicious code known as the Miasma malware. This malware is a self-propagating worm that spreads 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 propagates by compromising other packages or committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys on that system should be rotated immediately. Removing the package alone may not remove all malicious software resulting from the infection.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The autotel-vitest npm package version 0.4.26 includes malicious code identified as the Miasma malware. This malware exploits the binding.gyp file to execute during installation, evading detection by security tools that focus on lifecycle scripts. It steals credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and spreads by compromising other npm packages and GitHub repositories. Systems with this package installed are at high risk of full compromise.
Potential Impact
Systems with autotel-vitest version 0.4.26 installed are considered fully compromised. The malware can exfiltrate sensitive credentials and tokens, potentially leading to unauthorized access to cloud and registry services. It also propagates by compromising other packages and repositories, increasing the attack surface and risk of widespread infection.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is no official patch or fix available for this malicious package. Immediate removal of autotel-vitest version 0.4.26 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Due to the potential full compromise, additional forensic analysis and system remediation may be necessary.
Malicious code in autotel-vitest (npm)
Description
The npm package autotel-vitest version 0.4.26 contains malicious code known as the Miasma malware. This malware is a self-propagating worm that spreads 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 propagates by compromising other packages or committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys on that system should be rotated immediately. Removing the package alone may not remove all malicious software resulting from the infection.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The autotel-vitest npm package version 0.4.26 includes malicious code identified as the Miasma malware. This malware exploits the binding.gyp file to execute during installation, evading detection by security tools that focus on lifecycle scripts. It steals credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and spreads by compromising other npm packages and GitHub repositories. Systems with this package installed are at high risk of full compromise.
Potential Impact
Systems with autotel-vitest version 0.4.26 installed are considered fully compromised. The malware can exfiltrate sensitive credentials and tokens, potentially leading to unauthorized access to cloud and registry services. It also propagates by compromising other packages and repositories, increasing the attack surface and risk of widespread infection.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is no official patch or fix available for this malicious package. Immediate removal of autotel-vitest version 0.4.26 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. Due to the potential full compromise, additional forensic analysis and system remediation may be necessary.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5232
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-2x3q-hrjf-x554"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4f6c7468715ace4315ac01
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:40:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 10:08:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 04:19:03 UTC
Views: 20
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