Malicious code in devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render (npm)
The devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render npm package version 35.5.5 contains malicious code that downloads and executes a platform-specific native binary from randomized Cloudflare Workers hosts. The payload is fetched via HTTPS and a DNS-TXT fallback channel, written to temporary directories, given execute permissions, and run detached on the host system. A secondary dropper implementation exists but is not reachable from the current entrypoint. This behavior indicates a malicious package designed to execute unauthorized code on affected systems.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render package version 35.5.5 includes code that, upon module load, requires a module which dynamically constructs endpoint hostnames to download a native binary payload over HTTPS from randomized Cloudflare Workers domains. It also uses a DNS-TXT record fallback mechanism to retrieve base64-encoded payload chunks from specified domains. The downloaded payload is saved to temporary directories with execute permissions and launched detached via shell commands. A duplicate dropper implementation exists in a sibling file but is not currently reachable. This constitutes a malicious package capable of executing arbitrary native code on the host.
Potential Impact
Systems that install and run devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render version 35.5.5 risk execution of unauthorized native binaries, potentially leading to full compromise of the host environment. The malicious payload is delivered stealthily via multiple network channels and executed with elevated permissions, enabling attackers to run arbitrary code without user consent.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should immediately avoid using devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render version 35.5.5 and remove it from their environments. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Monitor for any unexpected execution of binaries from temporary directories. Check vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates or fixes.
Malicious code in devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render (npm)
Description
The devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render npm package version 35.5.5 contains malicious code that downloads and executes a platform-specific native binary from randomized Cloudflare Workers hosts. The payload is fetched via HTTPS and a DNS-TXT fallback channel, written to temporary directories, given execute permissions, and run detached on the host system. A secondary dropper implementation exists but is not reachable from the current entrypoint. This behavior indicates a malicious package designed to execute unauthorized code on affected systems.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render package version 35.5.5 includes code that, upon module load, requires a module which dynamically constructs endpoint hostnames to download a native binary payload over HTTPS from randomized Cloudflare Workers domains. It also uses a DNS-TXT record fallback mechanism to retrieve base64-encoded payload chunks from specified domains. The downloaded payload is saved to temporary directories with execute permissions and launched detached via shell commands. A duplicate dropper implementation exists in a sibling file but is not currently reachable. This constitutes a malicious package capable of executing arbitrary native code on the host.
Potential Impact
Systems that install and run devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render version 35.5.5 risk execution of unauthorized native binaries, potentially leading to full compromise of the host environment. The malicious payload is delivered stealthily via multiple network channels and executed with elevated permissions, enabling attackers to run arbitrary code without user consent.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data. Users should immediately avoid using devplatform-spa-plugin-dom-render version 35.5.5 and remove it from their environments. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Monitor for any unexpected execution of binaries from temporary directories. Check vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12765
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a73573abf8831d5391526d0
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:06 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 16:44:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 16:44:15 UTC
Views: 2
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