Malicious code in bigops-telephony-client (npm)
The bigops-telephony-client npm package version 35.7.6 contains malicious code that downloads and executes attacker-controlled binaries on affected systems. It uses obfuscated domain names and DNS TXT record channels to deliver payloads, disguises dropped files as legitimate system tools, and executes them detached from the main process. This supply-chain dropper compromises any system running the package, potentially allowing full attacker control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The bigops-telephony-client package (version 35.7.6) includes code that, upon requiring the package, downloads platform-specific binaries from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers domains. These binaries are saved to temporary locations with names mimicking legitimate .NET diagnostic tools, given executable permissions, and executed detached from the main process. A fallback delivery mechanism uses DNS TXT records from specific domains to reconstruct a base64-encoded payload. Additionally, a parallel drop-and-execute implementation exists in the telemetry.js module, currently unreferenced by the main entry point. This combination of techniques constitutes a supply-chain dropper that delivers arbitrary attacker-controlled code to all consumers of this package.
Potential Impact
Any system with bigops-telephony-client version 35.7.6 installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected process, potentially gaining full control over the system. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be considered exposed and must be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components due to the detached execution and persistence mechanisms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the bigops-telephony-client package version 35.7.6 is recommended. All secrets and credentials stored on affected systems should be rotated from a separate, uncompromised environment. Due to the nature of the compromise, a full system investigation and remediation may be necessary. Patch status is not confirmed; check vendor advisories for updates or official fixes. No official fix or patch is currently documented.
Malicious code in bigops-telephony-client (npm)
Description
The bigops-telephony-client npm package version 35.7.6 contains malicious code that downloads and executes attacker-controlled binaries on affected systems. It uses obfuscated domain names and DNS TXT record channels to deliver payloads, disguises dropped files as legitimate system tools, and executes them detached from the main process. This supply-chain dropper compromises any system running the package, potentially allowing full attacker control.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The bigops-telephony-client package (version 35.7.6) includes code that, upon requiring the package, downloads platform-specific binaries from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers domains. These binaries are saved to temporary locations with names mimicking legitimate .NET diagnostic tools, given executable permissions, and executed detached from the main process. A fallback delivery mechanism uses DNS TXT records from specific domains to reconstruct a base64-encoded payload. Additionally, a parallel drop-and-execute implementation exists in the telemetry.js module, currently unreferenced by the main entry point. This combination of techniques constitutes a supply-chain dropper that delivers arbitrary attacker-controlled code to all consumers of this package.
Potential Impact
Any system with bigops-telephony-client version 35.7.6 installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected process, potentially gaining full control over the system. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be considered exposed and must be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components due to the detached execution and persistence mechanisms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the bigops-telephony-client package version 35.7.6 is recommended. All secrets and credentials stored on affected systems should be rotated from a separate, uncompromised environment. Due to the nature of the compromise, a full system investigation and remediation may be necessary. Patch status is not confirmed; check vendor advisories for updates or official fixes. No official fix or patch is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12841
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-g9wv-gq84-hc44"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a74cfaebf8831d5391b23d9
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:17:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 19:35:32 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 19:35:32 UTC
Views: 2
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