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Malicious code in bigops-security (npm)

0
High
Published: 08/07/2026 (08/07/2026, 12:24:34 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: bigops-security

Description

The npm package 'bigops-security' version 35.8.8 contains malicious code that downloads and executes a platform-specific binary from obfuscated, author-controlled infrastructure. The package disguises this behavior under benign identifiers such as 'analytics' and 'telemetry' but actually fetches an opaque executable at runtime, writes it to temporary directories, sets executable permissions, and runs it via shell commands. There is no legitimate native build purpose in the package despite this behavior. No patch or remediation information is currently available.

Affected software

npmghsa
bigops-security
Affected versions
=35.8.8

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/07/2026, 15:43:19 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'bigops-security' npm package version 35.8.8 includes a malicious module (_bridge.js) that dynamically reconstructs obfuscated hostnames to download a platform-specific executable from Cloudflare Workers and fallback domains. The downloaded binary is saved under disguised filenames in temporary directories, made executable, and executed via detached shell processes. The package falsely claims to provide security functionality but instead performs fetch-and-execute of an opaque binary from author-controlled infrastructure without a legitimate native build purpose.

Potential Impact

This malicious behavior allows the attacker to execute arbitrary native code on the host system where the package is installed, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized actions. The opaque nature of the downloaded binary and its execution bypasses typical static analysis and may evade detection. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm repository for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official guidance is available, avoid using the 'bigops-security' package version 35.8.8. Consider removing or replacing this package in your projects to prevent execution of malicious code.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-13525
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a75f712bf8831d53984fba8

Added to database: 08/07/2026, 15:17:38 UTC

Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 15:43:19 UTC

Last updated: 08/07/2026, 15:43:19 UTC

Views: 2

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