Malicious code in ded-pwa-c-boxy-di (npm)
The npm package ded-pwa-c-boxy-di version 35.2.2 contains malicious code that, when imported, automatically downloads and executes a binary payload from obfuscated remote endpoints without user interaction. The payload is fetched over HTTPS from Cloudflare Workers-hosted domains and a DNS-TXT base64 fallback channel, saved under disguised filenames, given executable permissions, and run detached on the host system. There is no verification of the downloaded payload's integrity or authenticity, increasing the risk of arbitrary code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ded-pwa-c-boxy-di npm package (version 35.2.2) includes a malicious loader that triggers on import. This loader constructs obfuscated hostnames at runtime to evade static detection and downloads a binary payload from Cloudflare Workers-hosted endpoints and a DNS-TXT fallback channel. The binary is saved to a temporary location with disguised filenames, permissions are set to executable (0755), and it is executed detached via shell commands (/bin/sh -c or cmd). The lack of any lifecycle hook requirement means that simply requiring the package initiates this behavior. No integrity checks such as pinning, hash verification, or signature validation are performed on the downloaded payload, allowing potential arbitrary code execution on the host.
Potential Impact
This malicious package enables remote code execution on any system that imports it, potentially allowing attackers to run arbitrary binaries without user consent or awareness. The obfuscation of download endpoints and lack of payload verification increase the risk of undetected compromise and persistent infection. The impact includes unauthorized system control, data theft, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for this package. Users should immediately avoid using ded-pwa-c-boxy-di version 35.2.2 and remove it from their projects. Employ strict package vetting and use trusted sources only. Monitor for suspicious network activity related to the described endpoints. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for updates.
Malicious code in ded-pwa-c-boxy-di (npm)
Description
The npm package ded-pwa-c-boxy-di version 35.2.2 contains malicious code that, when imported, automatically downloads and executes a binary payload from obfuscated remote endpoints without user interaction. The payload is fetched over HTTPS from Cloudflare Workers-hosted domains and a DNS-TXT base64 fallback channel, saved under disguised filenames, given executable permissions, and run detached on the host system. There is no verification of the downloaded payload's integrity or authenticity, increasing the risk of arbitrary code execution.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ded-pwa-c-boxy-di npm package (version 35.2.2) includes a malicious loader that triggers on import. This loader constructs obfuscated hostnames at runtime to evade static detection and downloads a binary payload from Cloudflare Workers-hosted endpoints and a DNS-TXT fallback channel. The binary is saved to a temporary location with disguised filenames, permissions are set to executable (0755), and it is executed detached via shell commands (/bin/sh -c or cmd). The lack of any lifecycle hook requirement means that simply requiring the package initiates this behavior. No integrity checks such as pinning, hash verification, or signature validation are performed on the downloaded payload, allowing potential arbitrary code execution on the host.
Potential Impact
This malicious package enables remote code execution on any system that imports it, potentially allowing attackers to run arbitrary binaries without user consent or awareness. The obfuscation of download endpoints and lack of payload verification increase the risk of undetected compromise and persistent infection. The impact includes unauthorized system control, data theft, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for this package. Users should immediately avoid using ded-pwa-c-boxy-di version 35.2.2 and remove it from their projects. Employ strict package vetting and use trusted sources only. Monitor for suspicious network activity related to the described endpoints. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13534
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a75f70fbf8831d53984fa01
Added to database: 08/07/2026, 15:17:35 UTC
Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 15:32:33 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 02:53:48 UTC
Views: 4
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