Malicious code in dependencyfsdsfdsfg (npm)
The npm package 'dependencyfsdsfdsfg' version 99.9.0 contains malicious code that executes automatically upon installation. The postinstall script collects system information including the installer's username, hostname, current working directory, and network interface IP addresses, then sends this data to a hardcoded external server. This package appears to be a dependency confusion probe with a gibberish name and no legitimate metadata. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, and removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The npm package 'dependencyfsdsfdsfg' version 99.9.0 declares a postinstall script that runs 'index.js' automatically on 'npm install'. This script gathers sensitive system information such as the installer's username (via 'whoami'), the operating system hostname, the current working directory, and non-internal IPv4 addresses from network interfaces. It then exfiltrates this data via an HTTPS GET request to a hardcoded Burp Collaborator domain 'https://xghhv5sajm33m7krgi4n8my0mrsig84x.oastify.com'. The package metadata is minimal and suspicious, consistent with a dependency confusion attack. According to the GHSA malware advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee eradication of all malicious software introduced.
Potential Impact
Installation of this package results in automatic execution of malicious code that collects and exfiltrates sensitive system information. The advisory states that any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, implying potential unauthorized access and control. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. The presence of this package may lead to persistent malicious software beyond the package itself.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'dependencyfsdsfdsfg' package immediately if installed. Consider the affected system fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a secure, unaffected machine. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary. No official patch exists as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Malicious code in dependencyfsdsfdsfg (npm)
Description
The npm package 'dependencyfsdsfdsfg' version 99.9.0 contains malicious code that executes automatically upon installation. The postinstall script collects system information including the installer's username, hostname, current working directory, and network interface IP addresses, then sends this data to a hardcoded external server. This package appears to be a dependency confusion probe with a gibberish name and no legitimate metadata. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, and removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The npm package 'dependencyfsdsfdsfg' version 99.9.0 declares a postinstall script that runs 'index.js' automatically on 'npm install'. This script gathers sensitive system information such as the installer's username (via 'whoami'), the operating system hostname, the current working directory, and non-internal IPv4 addresses from network interfaces. It then exfiltrates this data via an HTTPS GET request to a hardcoded Burp Collaborator domain 'https://xghhv5sajm33m7krgi4n8my0mrsig84x.oastify.com'. The package metadata is minimal and suspicious, consistent with a dependency confusion attack. According to the GHSA malware advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different machine. Removal of the package does not guarantee eradication of all malicious software introduced.
Potential Impact
Installation of this package results in automatic execution of malicious code that collects and exfiltrates sensitive system information. The advisory states that any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, implying potential unauthorized access and control. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. The presence of this package may lead to persistent malicious software beyond the package itself.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'dependencyfsdsfdsfg' package immediately if installed. Consider the affected system fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a secure, unaffected machine. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary. No official patch exists as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13754
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6xhq-px35-hhv9"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a7bc14ebf8831d539b15631
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 00:41:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 01:00:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 01:49:14 UTC
Views: 5
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