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Malicious code in bigops-ui-kit (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 15:01:04 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: bigops-ui-kit

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

npmghsa
bigops-ui-kit
Affected versions
=35.9.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 19:34:31 UTC

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.

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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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