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Malicious code in commandor-lib (npm)

0
High
Published: 08/19/2026 (08/19/2026, 03:42:52 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: commandor-lib

Description

The npm package 'commandor-lib' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code in its postinstall.js script that executes automatically during installation. This script spawns subprocesses and sends HTTP POST requests to an external endpoint, behavior consistent with unauthorized data exfiltration. There is no documented legitimate purpose for this network activity in the package. No patch or remediation information is currently available.

Affected software

npmghsa
commandor-lib
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/19/2026, 14:31:52 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'commandor-lib' npm package version 1.0.0 includes a postinstall.js lifecycle script that runs automatically upon npm install. This script imports child_process and http.request modules and performs multiple HTTP POST requests to an external server while spawning subprocesses. Such behavior is indicative of installer-side reconnaissance and data exfiltration to an attacker-controlled destination. This activity does not align with any documented functionality of the package, suggesting malicious intent embedded in the installation process.

Potential Impact

Users installing version 1.0.0 of 'commandor-lib' may have their system execute unauthorized subprocesses and transmit data to an external server controlled by an attacker. This can lead to information leakage and potential compromise of the host environment. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or package repository for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid installing or remove version 1.0.0 of 'commandor-lib' from your environment. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or trusted security sources.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-14234
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a85b4c2acd9273b492524dd

Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:50:58 UTC

Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:31:52 UTC

Last updated: 10/03/2026, 14:18:26 UTC

Views: 26

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