Malicious code in creditcard.js (npm)
The npm package creditcard.js versions 2.1.8 and 3.0.60 contain malicious code associated with the Miasma malware. This malware is a self-propagating worm that spreads by abusing weaponized binding.gyp files during package installation. It attempts to exfiltrate credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and propagates by compromising other packages or committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The creditcard.js npm package versions 2.1.8 and 3.0.60 have been found to contain malicious code linked to the Miasma malware. Miasma spreads across the npm registry by exploiting weaponized binding.gyp files, which execute during package installation and bypass security tools that only inspect lifecycle scripts. Once executed, the malware attempts to steal credentials and OIDC tokens for various cloud and registry services. It further propagates by compromising other npm packages managed by the stolen accounts or by committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can lead to credential and token theft for cloud and registry services, potentially allowing attackers to compromise additional packages and repositories. This can result in widespread supply chain compromise within the npm ecosystem and associated cloud environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official guidance is available, avoid using the affected versions (=2.1.8 and =3.0.60) of creditcard.js. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or npm security advisories regarding remediation or package removal.
Malicious code in creditcard.js (npm)
Description
The npm package creditcard.js versions 2.1.8 and 3.0.60 contain malicious code associated with the Miasma malware. This malware is a self-propagating worm that spreads by abusing weaponized binding.gyp files during package installation. It attempts to exfiltrate credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and propagates by compromising other packages or committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories.
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Technical Analysis
The creditcard.js npm package versions 2.1.8 and 3.0.60 have been found to contain malicious code linked to the Miasma malware. Miasma spreads across the npm registry by exploiting weaponized binding.gyp files, which execute during package installation and bypass security tools that only inspect lifecycle scripts. Once executed, the malware attempts to steal credentials and OIDC tokens for various cloud and registry services. It further propagates by compromising other npm packages managed by the stolen accounts or by committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can lead to credential and token theft for cloud and registry services, potentially allowing attackers to compromise additional packages and repositories. This can result in widespread supply chain compromise within the npm ecosystem and associated cloud environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official guidance is available, avoid using the affected versions (=2.1.8 and =3.0.60) of creditcard.js. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or npm security advisories regarding remediation or package removal.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5242
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4f6c7068715ace4315aa47
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:40:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 10:07:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 12:50:54 UTC
Views: 8
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