Malicious code in axois-http (npm)
The npm package axois-http is a typosquatting malicious package impersonating the legitimate axios library. It exports an empty object and contains a post-install script that collects platform information and sends it to a hardcoded IP address. On Windows or WSL environments, it downloads and executes a hidden native binary without user consent. The package has no legitimate functionality and is designed to stealthily execute malicious code during installation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
axois-http is a malicious npm package designed as a typosquat of the popular axios library. Its post-install script unconditionally sends platform details to a hardcoded IP address. On Windows or WSL, it decodes a hidden URL and PowerShell command to download a native executable to the temporary directory and runs it detached and hidden. The package exports an empty object and offers no legitimate functionality, indicating its sole purpose is malicious payload delivery.
Potential Impact
Installation of axois-http results in unauthorized data exfiltration of platform information and execution of a downloaded native binary on Windows or WSL systems. This can lead to compromise of the affected system by running unknown code without user knowledge or consent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the axois-http package. Since this is a malicious typosquat with no legitimate functionality, remove any instances of axois-http from your projects and dependency trees. Use exact package names and verify package authenticity before installation. There is no official patch or fix since this is a malicious package; remediation involves removing the package and scanning affected systems for the downloaded binary and any persistence mechanisms.
Malicious code in axois-http (npm)
Description
The npm package axois-http is a typosquatting malicious package impersonating the legitimate axios library. It exports an empty object and contains a post-install script that collects platform information and sends it to a hardcoded IP address. On Windows or WSL environments, it downloads and executes a hidden native binary without user consent. The package has no legitimate functionality and is designed to stealthily execute malicious code during installation.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
axois-http is a malicious npm package designed as a typosquat of the popular axios library. Its post-install script unconditionally sends platform details to a hardcoded IP address. On Windows or WSL, it decodes a hidden URL and PowerShell command to download a native executable to the temporary directory and runs it detached and hidden. The package exports an empty object and offers no legitimate functionality, indicating its sole purpose is malicious payload delivery.
Potential Impact
Installation of axois-http results in unauthorized data exfiltration of platform information and execution of a downloaded native binary on Windows or WSL systems. This can lead to compromise of the affected system by running unknown code without user knowledge or consent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the axois-http package. Since this is a malicious typosquat with no legitimate functionality, remove any instances of axois-http from your projects and dependency trees. Use exact package names and verify package authenticity before installation. There is no official patch or fix since this is a malicious package; remediation involves removing the package and scanning affected systems for the downloaded binary and any persistence mechanisms.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14163
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a85b4caacd9273b49252e6e
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:51:06 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:50:55 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 00:31:14 UTC
Views: 3
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