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Malicious code in checkout-use-toasts (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 14:07:46 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: checkout-use-toasts

Description

The npm package 'checkout-use-toasts' version 35.3.6 contains malicious code that downloads and executes attacker-controlled native binaries from obfuscated Cloudflare workers and DNS-TXT record channels. This behavior is inconsistent with the package's stated purpose and results in remote code execution on the installer's machine.

Affected software

npmghsa
checkout-use-toasts
Affected versions
=35.3.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/05/2026, 16:05:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'checkout-use-toasts' npm package (version 35.3.6) loads a script that fetches OS and architecture-specific native binaries from runtime-assembled Cloudflare workers.dev hosts using obfuscated hostnames and a DNS-TXT fallback channel. The fetched payload is base64-decoded, written to temporary locations with disguised filenames, given executable permissions, and executed detached from the main process. This covert channel bypasses HTTP egress controls, and the package's legitimate purpose (toast notifications) does not align with downloading and executing native code. Installing or importing this package leads to attacker-controlled code execution on the host machine.

Potential Impact

Installing or importing the affected version of the 'checkout-use-toasts' package results in execution of attacker-controlled native binaries on the user's machine, leading to full remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid installing or importing the 'checkout-use-toasts' package version 35.3.6. Consider removing the package from existing environments and scanning for its presence.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12603
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a735733bf8831d53913d13f

Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:30:59 UTC

Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 16:05:32 UTC

Last updated: 08/05/2026, 16:05:32 UTC

Views: 2

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