Malicious code in ecto-flag-read-m7p2 (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (8fb2ef2851c6365e6198a67c4d395a1f3e7ca634559651063ce2e3b68a610cd3) The package's postinstall.js imports child_process and references HTTP GET calls and hostname lookups during the install lifecycle. The co-occurrence of these primitives in an install-time script is a known shape for both legitimate behavior (CTF/flag-read demos, hostname reporting, telemetry) and exfiltration/dropper attacks, but the available evidence does not show the destination URL, the data being sent, or whether fetched content is executed. The package name ("ecto-flag-read") and small file count are consistent with a CTF or test artifact rather than a recognized library, but intent cannot be confirmed from the current evidence alone. A human reviewer should inspect postinstall.js to determine whether it exfiltrates installer data or executes remote content before this version is allowed in production installs. ## Source: ghsa-malware (47c876fa0bc683b97fe06619068fb4b205e5813e95917d8cd6d9df7a732b1499) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ecto-flag-read-m7p2 npm package version 1.0.0 includes a postinstall.js script that imports child_process and performs network operations such as HTTP GET calls and hostname lookups during the install lifecycle. These operations are known indicators of possible malicious activity, including data exfiltration or remote code execution. Although the package's small size and name suggest it might be a CTF or test artifact, the lack of clarity on the destination or data involved means the package should be treated as malicious. According to GHSA-malware, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate secret/key rotation and package removal.
Potential Impact
Installation of ecto-flag-read-m7p2 version 1.0.0 potentially grants an attacker full control over the compromised system. Secrets and keys stored on the system may be exposed, and the attacker may have installed additional malicious software. Removing the package alone does not guarantee full remediation due to possible persistent compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the ecto-flag-read-m7p2 package version 1.0.0 immediately from all systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted environment. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to ensure no residual malicious software remains. Manual code review of postinstall.js is recommended before allowing this package in production environments. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or update is indicated. Avoid installing this package until further notice.
Malicious code in ecto-flag-read-m7p2 (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (8fb2ef2851c6365e6198a67c4d395a1f3e7ca634559651063ce2e3b68a610cd3) The package's postinstall.js imports child_process and references HTTP GET calls and hostname lookups during the install lifecycle. The co-occurrence of these primitives in an install-time script is a known shape for both legitimate behavior (CTF/flag-read demos, hostname reporting, telemetry) and exfiltration/dropper attacks, but the available evidence does not show the destination URL, the data being sent, or whether fetched content is executed. The package name ("ecto-flag-read") and small file count are consistent with a CTF or test artifact rather than a recognized library, but intent cannot be confirmed from the current evidence alone. A human reviewer should inspect postinstall.js to determine whether it exfiltrates installer data or executes remote content before this version is allowed in production installs. ## Source: ghsa-malware (47c876fa0bc683b97fe06619068fb4b205e5813e95917d8cd6d9df7a732b1499) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ecto-flag-read-m7p2 npm package version 1.0.0 includes a postinstall.js script that imports child_process and performs network operations such as HTTP GET calls and hostname lookups during the install lifecycle. These operations are known indicators of possible malicious activity, including data exfiltration or remote code execution. Although the package's small size and name suggest it might be a CTF or test artifact, the lack of clarity on the destination or data involved means the package should be treated as malicious. According to GHSA-malware, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate secret/key rotation and package removal.
Potential Impact
Installation of ecto-flag-read-m7p2 version 1.0.0 potentially grants an attacker full control over the compromised system. Secrets and keys stored on the system may be exposed, and the attacker may have installed additional malicious software. Removing the package alone does not guarantee full remediation due to possible persistent compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the ecto-flag-read-m7p2 package version 1.0.0 immediately from all systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted environment. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected systems to ensure no residual malicious software remains. Manual code review of postinstall.js is recommended before allowing this package in production environments. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or update is indicated. Avoid installing this package until further notice.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5687
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-ggf2-rhq7-qqgg"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a50ba5c68715ace4357efde
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:24:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 09:44:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 00:46:29 UTC
Views: 6
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