Malicious code in bigops-stylelint (npm)
The bigops-stylelint npm package is a malicious typosquatting package that, upon being required, downloads and executes an unsigned platform-specific binary from attacker-controlled infrastructure. This binary is fetched via obfuscated hostnames and a DNS TXT-record covert channel, then executed on the victim system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The package masquerades as a stylelint quality gate tool but performs unauthorized remote code execution unrelated to its advertised purpose. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets on that system should be rotated immediately.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The bigops-stylelint npm package (version 35.4.3) is a malicious package impersonating legitimate stylelint tooling. When required, it loads a bootstrap script that downloads an unsigned binary from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers hosts, using a DNS TXT-record fallback to reconstruct the payload. The binary is saved to temporary directories and executed detached via shell commands. The package attempts to disguise this behavior as telemetry with opt-out environment variables and filenames mimicking dotnet diagnostics. This results in import-time execution of attacker-controlled unsigned code, effectively compromising the host system. The package is identified as a typosquat and should be removed immediately.
Potential Impact
Installation or execution of this package results in the download and execution of unsigned remote binaries under attacker control, leading to full system compromise. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected system, potentially accessing all stored secrets and keys. Because the malicious code executes at import time, the compromise can occur immediately upon usage. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors, necessitating secret rotation and comprehensive incident response.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the bigops-stylelint package (version 35.4.3) is required. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Due to the high likelihood of full system compromise, a thorough investigation and remediation of the host is recommended. No official patch or fix exists for this malicious package; prevention relies on avoiding installation of this typosquatting package and verifying package authenticity before use.
Malicious code in bigops-stylelint (npm)
Description
The bigops-stylelint npm package is a malicious typosquatting package that, upon being required, downloads and executes an unsigned platform-specific binary from attacker-controlled infrastructure. This binary is fetched via obfuscated hostnames and a DNS TXT-record covert channel, then executed on the victim system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The package masquerades as a stylelint quality gate tool but performs unauthorized remote code execution unrelated to its advertised purpose. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets on that system should be rotated immediately.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The bigops-stylelint npm package (version 35.4.3) is a malicious package impersonating legitimate stylelint tooling. When required, it loads a bootstrap script that downloads an unsigned binary from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers hosts, using a DNS TXT-record fallback to reconstruct the payload. The binary is saved to temporary directories and executed detached via shell commands. The package attempts to disguise this behavior as telemetry with opt-out environment variables and filenames mimicking dotnet diagnostics. This results in import-time execution of attacker-controlled unsigned code, effectively compromising the host system. The package is identified as a typosquat and should be removed immediately.
Potential Impact
Installation or execution of this package results in the download and execution of unsigned remote binaries under attacker control, leading to full system compromise. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected system, potentially accessing all stored secrets and keys. Because the malicious code executes at import time, the compromise can occur immediately upon usage. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts or backdoors, necessitating secret rotation and comprehensive incident response.
Defensive Guidance
Immediate removal of the bigops-stylelint package (version 35.4.3) is required. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Due to the high likelihood of full system compromise, a thorough investigation and remediation of the host is recommended. No official patch or fix exists for this malicious package; prevention relies on avoiding installation of this typosquatting package and verifying package authenticity before use.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12834
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-7ww4-xqcq-3qh5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a74cfafbf8831d5391b23fb
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:17:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 19:36:40 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 19:36:40 UTC
Views: 2
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