Malicious code in dolyame-boxy-markdown (npm)
The npm package dolyame-boxy-markdown version 35.9.4 contains malicious code that downloads and executes platform-specific native binaries from author-controlled Cloudflare Workers subdomains without verification. The binaries are saved under disguised filenames in temporary directories and executed detached from the main process. The package masquerades as a markdown provider but performs unauthorized remote code execution, which is unexpected behavior for its advertised functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The dolyame-boxy-markdown npm package (version 35.9.4) includes code that, upon requiring the package, loads a script (_ext.js) which downloads native binaries from multiple obfuscated Cloudflare Workers subdomains. These binaries are saved to temporary directories with disguised names and executed without any hash or signature verification. Hostnames and filenames are constructed dynamically to evade static detection. The package's behavior of fetching and executing native code from anonymous external sources is inconsistent with its stated purpose as a markdown provider, indicating malicious intent.
Potential Impact
This behavior allows the package to execute arbitrary native code on the host system without user consent or verification, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the payload of the downloaded binaries. The lack of integrity checks and use of covert DNS TXT fallback channels increases the risk of undetected malicious activity. Since the package runs code detached from the main process, it may evade simple process monitoring and detection.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should immediately remove and avoid using dolyame-boxy-markdown version 35.9.4. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the best mitigation is to uninstall the package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor systems for any signs of compromise if this package was previously installed. There is no official fix or patch available; patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted security sources for updates.
Malicious code in dolyame-boxy-markdown (npm)
Description
The npm package dolyame-boxy-markdown version 35.9.4 contains malicious code that downloads and executes platform-specific native binaries from author-controlled Cloudflare Workers subdomains without verification. The binaries are saved under disguised filenames in temporary directories and executed detached from the main process. The package masquerades as a markdown provider but performs unauthorized remote code execution, which is unexpected behavior for its advertised functionality.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The dolyame-boxy-markdown npm package (version 35.9.4) includes code that, upon requiring the package, loads a script (_ext.js) which downloads native binaries from multiple obfuscated Cloudflare Workers subdomains. These binaries are saved to temporary directories with disguised names and executed without any hash or signature verification. Hostnames and filenames are constructed dynamically to evade static detection. The package's behavior of fetching and executing native code from anonymous external sources is inconsistent with its stated purpose as a markdown provider, indicating malicious intent.
Potential Impact
This behavior allows the package to execute arbitrary native code on the host system without user consent or verification, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the payload of the downloaded binaries. The lack of integrity checks and use of covert DNS TXT fallback channels increases the risk of undetected malicious activity. Since the package runs code detached from the main process, it may evade simple process monitoring and detection.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should immediately remove and avoid using dolyame-boxy-markdown version 35.9.4. Since no patch or remediation is indicated, the best mitigation is to uninstall the package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Monitor systems for any signs of compromise if this package was previously installed. There is no official fix or patch available; patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted security sources for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13336
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a738532bf8831d5394f0840
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 18:47:14 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 21:00:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 08:47:17 UTC
Views: 40
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