Malicious code in checkout-create-pos-order-am (npm)
The npm package 'checkout-create-pos-order-am' version 20.9.5 is identified as malicious. Upon requiring its main entry, it downloads and executes an opaque native binary from external Cloudflare Workers hosts using obfuscated domain names and a DNS TXT record covert channel fallback. This binary is written to temporary directories with disguised filenames and executed detached from the main process. The package falsely advertises itself as a checkout/POS-order library but performs unauthorized code execution without verification of the downloaded payload. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'checkout-create-pos-order-am' npm package (version 20.9.5) contains malicious code that, when loaded, dynamically selects a platform-specific native binary and downloads it from non-publisher Cloudflare Workers hosts. It uses obfuscated domain assembly and DNS TXT record covert channels to evade detection. The binary is saved to temporary directories under disguised names, permissions are set to executable, and it is spawned detached from the main process. The package does not have any legitimate reason to fetch or execute such binaries, indicating a supply chain compromise or intentional malware distribution. The downloaded payload is unverified, posing a high risk of arbitrary code execution and full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised. The malicious binary grants attackers full control over the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate rotation of all credentials from a secure environment is required. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee eradication of the malware due to possible persistence mechanisms established by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'checkout-create-pos-order-am' package version 20.9.5 immediately from all systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on affected computers from a separate, trusted device. Since the package downloads and executes unverified native binaries from external hosts, do not rely solely on package removal; conduct a thorough incident response to identify and remediate any persistent malicious components. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to this package and block network access to the identified malicious domains if possible.
Malicious code in checkout-create-pos-order-am (npm)
Description
The npm package 'checkout-create-pos-order-am' version 20.9.5 is identified as malicious. Upon requiring its main entry, it downloads and executes an opaque native binary from external Cloudflare Workers hosts using obfuscated domain names and a DNS TXT record covert channel fallback. This binary is written to temporary directories with disguised filenames and executed detached from the main process. The package falsely advertises itself as a checkout/POS-order library but performs unauthorized code execution without verification of the downloaded payload. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'checkout-create-pos-order-am' npm package (version 20.9.5) contains malicious code that, when loaded, dynamically selects a platform-specific native binary and downloads it from non-publisher Cloudflare Workers hosts. It uses obfuscated domain assembly and DNS TXT record covert channels to evade detection. The binary is saved to temporary directories under disguised names, permissions are set to executable, and it is spawned detached from the main process. The package does not have any legitimate reason to fetch or execute such binaries, indicating a supply chain compromise or intentional malware distribution. The downloaded payload is unverified, posing a high risk of arbitrary code execution and full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised. The malicious binary grants attackers full control over the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Immediate rotation of all credentials from a secure environment is required. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee eradication of the malware due to possible persistence mechanisms established by the attacker.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'checkout-create-pos-order-am' package version 20.9.5 immediately from all systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on affected computers from a separate, trusted device. Since the package downloads and executes unverified native binaries from external hosts, do not rely solely on package removal; conduct a thorough incident response to identify and remediate any persistent malicious components. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to this package and block network access to the identified malicious domains if possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12063
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-cpmp-7ffm-4j7c"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a84609cc6e8be033245a6d6
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 13:39:40 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 13:40:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 15:03:01 UTC
Views: 3
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