Malicious code in executable-stories-init (npm)
The npm package 'executable-stories-init' version 0.1.2 contains malicious code identified as the Miasma malware. This malware is a self-propagating worm that abuses weaponized binding.gyp files to execute during package installation, bypassing security tools that only inspect lifecycle scripts. It attempts to exfiltrate credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and spreads by compromising other packages or committing backdoors to GitHub repositories.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'executable-stories-init' npm package version 0.1.2 includes malicious code known as Miasma malware. This malware exploits the binding.gyp file to execute code during installation, evading detection by security tools focused on lifecycle scripts. Its behavior includes credential and token exfiltration for cloud and registry services and propagation through compromised packages and GitHub repositories. There is no CVSS score or official patch information available for this threat.
Potential Impact
The malware can lead to credential and OIDC token theft for various cloud and registry services, potentially allowing unauthorized access and further compromise of software supply chains. It also propagates by compromising other npm packages and GitHub repositories, increasing the scope of infection.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or removal is confirmed, avoid using version 0.1.2 of the 'executable-stories-init' package. Review and audit dependencies for malicious code and consider removing or replacing affected packages.
Malicious code in executable-stories-init (npm)
Description
The npm package 'executable-stories-init' version 0.1.2 contains malicious code identified as the Miasma malware. This malware is a self-propagating worm that abuses weaponized binding.gyp files to execute during package installation, bypassing security tools that only inspect lifecycle scripts. It attempts to exfiltrate credentials and OIDC tokens for cloud and registry services and spreads by compromising other packages or committing backdoors to GitHub repositories.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'executable-stories-init' npm package version 0.1.2 includes malicious code known as Miasma malware. This malware exploits the binding.gyp file to execute code during installation, evading detection by security tools focused on lifecycle scripts. Its behavior includes credential and token exfiltration for cloud and registry services and propagation through compromised packages and GitHub repositories. There is no CVSS score or official patch information available for this threat.
Potential Impact
The malware can lead to credential and OIDC token theft for various cloud and registry services, potentially allowing unauthorized access and further compromise of software supply chains. It also propagates by compromising other npm packages and GitHub repositories, increasing the scope of infection.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or removal is confirmed, avoid using version 0.1.2 of the 'executable-stories-init' package. Review and audit dependencies for malicious code and consider removing or replacing affected packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5253
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4f6c6c68715ace4315a8ed
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:39:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 10:06:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 19:25:13 UTC
Views: 7
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