Malicious code in bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown (npm)
The npm package bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown version 35.5.5 contains malicious code that executes arbitrary code on the host system upon installation or require. It downloads and executes opaque binaries from attacker-controlled infrastructure across Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms. This results in full host compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The malicious code in bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown (version 35.5.5) unconditionally requires a support module that reconstructs Cloudflare Workers hostnames and DNS domains from obfuscated string literals. It fetches an opaque binary via HTTPS, writes it to temporary files with misleading names, sets executable permissions, and spawns the binary detached using platform-specific shell commands. The package also uses obfuscation techniques such as dynamic module name concatenation to evade static detection. Environment variables and marker files are used to disguise the dropper's activity. Installing or requiring this package results in full code execution from untrusted, attacker-controlled infrastructure, compromising the host system.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker gains full code execution capabilities, potentially accessing or exfiltrating all secrets and keys stored on the system. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown package version 35.5.5 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Due to the full host compromise risk, a full system audit and potential rebuild may be necessary. No official patch or fix is indicated; users should avoid this package version entirely.
Malicious code in bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown (npm)
Description
The npm package bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown version 35.5.5 contains malicious code that executes arbitrary code on the host system upon installation or require. It downloads and executes opaque binaries from attacker-controlled infrastructure across Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms. This results in full host compromise, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The malicious code in bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown (version 35.5.5) unconditionally requires a support module that reconstructs Cloudflare Workers hostnames and DNS domains from obfuscated string literals. It fetches an opaque binary via HTTPS, writes it to temporary files with misleading names, sets executable permissions, and spawns the binary detached using platform-specific shell commands. The package also uses obfuscation techniques such as dynamic module name concatenation to evade static detection. Environment variables and marker files are used to disguise the dropper's activity. Installing or requiring this package results in full code execution from untrusted, attacker-controlled infrastructure, compromising the host system.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker gains full code execution capabilities, potentially accessing or exfiltrating all secrets and keys stored on the system. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.
Defensive Guidance
Immediate removal of the bnpl-blocks-atom-bnpl-dropdown package version 35.5.5 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Due to the full host compromise risk, a full system audit and potential rebuild may be necessary. No official patch or fix is indicated; users should avoid this package version entirely.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12872
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-78qc-hpf4-c2hh"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a74cfaebf8831d5391b2320
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:17:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 19:30:46 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 19:30:46 UTC
Views: 2
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