Malicious code in @ferudionz/webautomation (npm)
The npm package @ferudionz/webautomation version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates caller-supplied data to a hidden remote server. The package exposes a single function, connet(x), which sends its argument to an obfuscated and runtime-reconstructed URL, hiding the destination from static analysis. The package lacks legitimate documentation, author metadata, and presents itself misleadingly as a generic logger tool. This behavior indicates intentional data theft rather than legitimate functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @ferudionz/webautomation npm package (version 1.0.0) includes a function connet(x) that posts the argument it receives to a hardcoded remote URL. The code is heavily obfuscated using RC4 string arrays and anti-debugging techniques, with the destination URL reconstructed at runtime from multiple decoded fragments to evade detection. The package does not document any legitimate service endpoint and has empty author metadata. The argument passed to connet() is likely a wallet or account identifier, which is silently exfiltrated to an undisclosed, author-controlled server. The combination of obfuscation, anti-debugging, and misleading presentation strongly suggests malicious intent.
Potential Impact
Sensitive data passed to the connet() function, such as wallet or account identifiers, is exfiltrated to a remote attacker-controlled server without user consent or knowledge. This can lead to privacy violations, credential theft, or further targeted attacks depending on the nature of the exfiltrated data. There is no indication of direct code execution or system compromise beyond data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately remove the @ferudionz/webautomation package version 1.0.0 from their projects and avoid using it. Consider auditing dependencies for similar malicious packages and monitor for suspicious network activity related to unknown remote endpoints. Check vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates on remediation or replacement packages.
Malicious code in @ferudionz/webautomation (npm)
Description
The npm package @ferudionz/webautomation version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates caller-supplied data to a hidden remote server. The package exposes a single function, connet(x), which sends its argument to an obfuscated and runtime-reconstructed URL, hiding the destination from static analysis. The package lacks legitimate documentation, author metadata, and presents itself misleadingly as a generic logger tool. This behavior indicates intentional data theft rather than legitimate functionality.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @ferudionz/webautomation npm package (version 1.0.0) includes a function connet(x) that posts the argument it receives to a hardcoded remote URL. The code is heavily obfuscated using RC4 string arrays and anti-debugging techniques, with the destination URL reconstructed at runtime from multiple decoded fragments to evade detection. The package does not document any legitimate service endpoint and has empty author metadata. The argument passed to connet() is likely a wallet or account identifier, which is silently exfiltrated to an undisclosed, author-controlled server. The combination of obfuscation, anti-debugging, and misleading presentation strongly suggests malicious intent.
Potential Impact
Sensitive data passed to the connet() function, such as wallet or account identifiers, is exfiltrated to a remote attacker-controlled server without user consent or knowledge. This can lead to privacy violations, credential theft, or further targeted attacks depending on the nature of the exfiltrated data. There is no indication of direct code execution or system compromise beyond data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately remove the @ferudionz/webautomation package version 1.0.0 from their projects and avoid using it. Consider auditing dependencies for similar malicious packages and monitor for suspicious network activity related to unknown remote endpoints. Check vendor advisories or trusted security sources for updates on remediation or replacement packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14045
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a7ff5fabf8831d5398804aa
Added to database: 08/15/2026, 05:15:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:42:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 09:50:12 UTC
Views: 5
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