Malicious code in executable-stories-react (npm)
The npm package executable-stories-react version 0.1.7 contains malicious code associated with the Miasma malware. This malware propagates by abusing weaponized binding.gyp files to execute code 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 npm package executable-stories-react version 0.1.7 is identified as containing malicious code linked to the Miasma malware. Miasma is a self-propagating worm that spreads across the npm registry by leveraging weaponized binding.gyp files to achieve execution during package installation, circumventing security tools that focus on lifecycle scripts. Upon execution, it attempts to steal credentials and OIDC tokens for various cloud and registry services. The malware further propagates by compromising other packages managed by the stolen accounts or by committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can lead to credential and token theft for cloud and registry services, potentially allowing unauthorized access and further compromise of software supply chains. It also enables propagation of the malware by compromising additional npm packages and GitHub repositories, increasing the attack surface and risk to dependent projects.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for this package version. Users should avoid using executable-stories-react version 0.1.7. Review and remove this package if present in your dependencies. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or npm security advisories for any official fixes or guidance.
Malicious code in executable-stories-react (npm)
Description
The npm package executable-stories-react version 0.1.7 contains malicious code associated with the Miasma malware. This malware propagates by abusing weaponized binding.gyp files to execute code 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 npm package executable-stories-react version 0.1.7 is identified as containing malicious code linked to the Miasma malware. Miasma is a self-propagating worm that spreads across the npm registry by leveraging weaponized binding.gyp files to achieve execution during package installation, circumventing security tools that focus on lifecycle scripts. Upon execution, it attempts to steal credentials and OIDC tokens for various cloud and registry services. The malware further propagates by compromising other packages managed by the stolen accounts or by committing backdoor files to GitHub repositories.
Potential Impact
The malicious code can lead to credential and token theft for cloud and registry services, potentially allowing unauthorized access and further compromise of software supply chains. It also enables propagation of the malware by compromising additional npm packages and GitHub repositories, increasing the attack surface and risk to dependent projects.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for this package version. Users should avoid using executable-stories-react version 0.1.7. Review and remove this package if present in your dependencies. Monitor for updates from the package maintainers or npm security advisories for any official fixes or guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5257
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4f6c6c68715ace4315a8e3
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 09:39:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 10:06:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 09:47:42 UTC
Views: 7
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