Malicious code in bigops-ui-kit (npm)
The bigops-ui-kit npm package is a malicious package that does not provide any UI code as advertised. Instead, it downloads and executes OS/architecture-specific native binaries from obfuscated external hosts upon import, resulting in remote code execution on the developer's machine. The malicious code writes disguised executables to temporary directories, sets executable permissions, and runs them detached from the parent process. This behavior effectively compromises any system that installs and imports the package, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The bigops-ui-kit npm package (version 35.9.2) is a malicious package that acts as a remote code execution dropper. On requiring the package, it loads a compatibility script that dynamically constructs URLs to download native payloads from obfuscated, non-standard hosts. These payloads are saved to disguised file paths in temporary directories, made executable, and launched in a detached process. The package uses obfuscation techniques such as string concatenation and indirect imports to hide its malicious behavior. Execution is controlled by environment variables and a stamp file, but once triggered, it grants full host compromise to attackers. This package does not contain legitimate UI code despite its advertised purpose.
Potential Impact
Any system that installs and imports the bigops-ui-kit package version 35.9.2 is fully compromised with remote code execution capabilities granted to an attacker. This includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets, keys, and sensitive data stored on the affected machine. The attacker can execute arbitrary native code with the privileges of the user running the package, leading to complete system takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is no official patch or fix available for this malicious package. The package should be immediately removed from all systems. All secrets and keys stored on affected machines should be considered compromised and rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Due to the nature of the compromise, a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis is recommended to ensure removal of any persistent malicious artifacts. Avoid installing or importing this package in any development or production environment.
Malicious code in bigops-ui-kit (npm)
Description
The bigops-ui-kit npm package is a malicious package that does not provide any UI code as advertised. Instead, it downloads and executes OS/architecture-specific native binaries from obfuscated external hosts upon import, resulting in remote code execution on the developer's machine. The malicious code writes disguised executables to temporary directories, sets executable permissions, and runs them detached from the parent process. This behavior effectively compromises any system that installs and imports the package, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The bigops-ui-kit npm package (version 35.9.2) is a malicious package that acts as a remote code execution dropper. On requiring the package, it loads a compatibility script that dynamically constructs URLs to download native payloads from obfuscated, non-standard hosts. These payloads are saved to disguised file paths in temporary directories, made executable, and launched in a detached process. The package uses obfuscation techniques such as string concatenation and indirect imports to hide its malicious behavior. Execution is controlled by environment variables and a stamp file, but once triggered, it grants full host compromise to attackers. This package does not contain legitimate UI code despite its advertised purpose.
Potential Impact
Any system that installs and imports the bigops-ui-kit package version 35.9.2 is fully compromised with remote code execution capabilities granted to an attacker. This includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets, keys, and sensitive data stored on the affected machine. The attacker can execute arbitrary native code with the privileges of the user running the package, leading to complete system takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is no official patch or fix available for this malicious package. The package should be immediately removed from all systems. All secrets and keys stored on affected machines should be considered compromised and rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Due to the nature of the compromise, a full system reinstallation or forensic analysis is recommended to ensure removal of any persistent malicious artifacts. Avoid installing or importing this package in any development or production environment.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12849
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-w34q-g8gm-8c7m"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a74cfaebf8831d5391b23bd
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:17:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 19:34:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 19:34:31 UTC
Views: 2
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