Malicious code in fuels-typegen (npm)
Description
The npm package 'fuels-typegen' version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious. It masquerades as a legitimate package but executes code that collects system information such as local username, hostname, platform, and package name, then sends this data to a hardcoded external endpoint. This behavior is consistent with typosquatting or dependency confusion attacks. Installation of this package may lead to full system compromise, and removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components.
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Technical Analysis
The 'fuels-typegen' npm package version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes upon running its CLI. It collects sensitive system identifiers including the local username (via whoami or os.userInfo), hostname, platform, and package name, then transmits this information as JSON to a hardcoded URL (https://oobme.kunalsharma0553.workers.dev/r/7bq6fz3l15r9). The package's manifest explicitly states its purpose is to POST identifiers to an out-of-band callback, and the CLI binary name is unrelated to the package name, indicating a likely typosquatting or dependency confusion tactic. The OpenSSF Package Analysis and Amazon Inspector sources confirm the package's malicious nature and warn that systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'fuels-typegen' version 1.0.0 installed or running are at high risk of compromise. The package collects and exfiltrates system identifiers to an attacker-controlled endpoint, potentially enabling further malicious activity. According to the sources, any secrets or keys stored on the affected system should be considered compromised and rotated immediately. Removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation due to possible additional malicious software installed by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediate removal of the 'fuels-typegen' package version 1.0.0 is recommended. However, because the system may be fully compromised, all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated from a separate, trusted device. Comprehensive incident response and forensic analysis should be conducted to identify and remediate any additional malicious artifacts. No official patch or fix is available as this is a malicious package rather than a software vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-15593
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a95a110acd9273b4947f6e9
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 15:43:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 17:22:56 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 00:32:20 UTC
Views: 49
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