Malicious code in bigops-products-savings-accounts (npm)
The npm package 'bigops-products-savings-accounts' version 35.3.7 contains malicious code that downloads and executes an opaque binary from attacker-controlled Cloudflare Workers domains. The code uses evasion techniques such as reconstructing command-and-control hostnames to avoid detection and writes the binary to temporary directories before executing it detached from the main process. The binary is unsigned and unpinned, indicating a high risk of unauthorized code execution under the guise of legitimate analytics functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'bigops-products-savings-accounts' npm package version 35.3.7 includes malicious code that reconstructs command-and-control hostnames dynamically to evade static detection. It fetches a platform-specific opaque binary from attacker-controlled Cloudflare Workers subdomains, with a fallback DNS-TXT chunked-base64 resolver. The binary is saved to temporary directories on Linux or Windows, permissions are set to executable, and it is spawned detached from the main process using shell commands. The package uses misleading cover stories such as 'Analytics SDK' and naming conventions like 'dotnet_diag' and 'analytics_state' to disguise its malicious behavior. The delivered binary is unsigned and unpinned, increasing the risk of arbitrary code execution. These actions indicate deliberate evasion and malicious intent by the package author or compromise of the package.
Potential Impact
This malicious package enables remote code execution on the host system by downloading and running an attacker-controlled binary. The binary runs detached and with executable permissions, potentially allowing persistent and stealthy compromise. Because the binary is unsigned and hosted on attacker-controlled infrastructure, it may perform arbitrary malicious actions, including data exfiltration, system manipulation, or further malware deployment. Users installing or requiring this package version risk full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should immediately avoid using version 35.3.7 of 'bigops-products-savings-accounts'. Remove the package from all environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor for any signs of compromise related to this package. Since the malicious code uses evasion techniques, static detection may be insufficient; dynamic analysis and network monitoring for connections to the indicated attacker domains are recommended. Check vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates on remediation or package removal.
Malicious code in bigops-products-savings-accounts (npm)
Description
The npm package 'bigops-products-savings-accounts' version 35.3.7 contains malicious code that downloads and executes an opaque binary from attacker-controlled Cloudflare Workers domains. The code uses evasion techniques such as reconstructing command-and-control hostnames to avoid detection and writes the binary to temporary directories before executing it detached from the main process. The binary is unsigned and unpinned, indicating a high risk of unauthorized code execution under the guise of legitimate analytics functionality.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'bigops-products-savings-accounts' npm package version 35.3.7 includes malicious code that reconstructs command-and-control hostnames dynamically to evade static detection. It fetches a platform-specific opaque binary from attacker-controlled Cloudflare Workers subdomains, with a fallback DNS-TXT chunked-base64 resolver. The binary is saved to temporary directories on Linux or Windows, permissions are set to executable, and it is spawned detached from the main process using shell commands. The package uses misleading cover stories such as 'Analytics SDK' and naming conventions like 'dotnet_diag' and 'analytics_state' to disguise its malicious behavior. The delivered binary is unsigned and unpinned, increasing the risk of arbitrary code execution. These actions indicate deliberate evasion and malicious intent by the package author or compromise of the package.
Potential Impact
This malicious package enables remote code execution on the host system by downloading and running an attacker-controlled binary. The binary runs detached and with executable permissions, potentially allowing persistent and stealthy compromise. Because the binary is unsigned and hosted on attacker-controlled infrastructure, it may perform arbitrary malicious actions, including data exfiltration, system manipulation, or further malware deployment. Users installing or requiring this package version risk full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should immediately avoid using version 35.3.7 of 'bigops-products-savings-accounts'. Remove the package from all environments and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor for any signs of compromise related to this package. Since the malicious code uses evasion techniques, static detection may be insufficient; dynamic analysis and network monitoring for connections to the indicated attacker domains are recommended. Check vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates on remediation or package removal.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13244
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a738521bf8831d5394ef992
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 18:46:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 22:31:19 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 22:31:19 UTC
Views: 2
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