Malicious code in @hrmony/devtool-configuration (npm)
The npm package @hrmony/devtool-configuration version 1.99.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates sensitive AWS EC2 instance metadata, IAM credentials, Kubernetes secrets, and environment variables to an attacker-controlled server immediately upon module import. This results in a full compromise of any system running this package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The malicious code in @hrmony/devtool-configuration (version 1.99.0) performs an unconditional POST request to a remote attacker-controlled domain upon import. It collects sensitive data including AWS EC2 instance identity documents, user-data, network metadata, IAM security credentials (access key, secret key, session token), full environment variables, and Kubernetes secrets from /var/run/secrets/. All collected data is sent to the attacker's server, enabling full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker gains access to all AWS IAM credentials, Kubernetes secrets, and environment variables, potentially allowing unauthorized access to cloud resources and sensitive data. Immediate secret rotation is required as the attacker may have persistent access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @hrmony/devtool-configuration package version 1.99.0 immediately. Rotate all AWS IAM credentials, Kubernetes secrets, and any other secrets or keys stored on the compromised system from a secure, unaffected environment. Due to the severity of the compromise, assume full system compromise and consider rebuilding affected systems.
Malicious code in @hrmony/devtool-configuration (npm)
Description
The npm package @hrmony/devtool-configuration version 1.99.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates sensitive AWS EC2 instance metadata, IAM credentials, Kubernetes secrets, and environment variables to an attacker-controlled server immediately upon module import. This results in a full compromise of any system running this package.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The malicious code in @hrmony/devtool-configuration (version 1.99.0) performs an unconditional POST request to a remote attacker-controlled domain upon import. It collects sensitive data including AWS EC2 instance identity documents, user-data, network metadata, IAM security credentials (access key, secret key, session token), full environment variables, and Kubernetes secrets from /var/run/secrets/. All collected data is sent to the attacker's server, enabling full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker gains access to all AWS IAM credentials, Kubernetes secrets, and environment variables, potentially allowing unauthorized access to cloud resources and sensitive data. Immediate secret rotation is required as the attacker may have persistent access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @hrmony/devtool-configuration package version 1.99.0 immediately. Rotate all AWS IAM credentials, Kubernetes secrets, and any other secrets or keys stored on the compromised system from a secure, unaffected environment. Due to the severity of the compromise, assume full system compromise and consider rebuilding affected systems.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-17260
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qh4w-rc3m-9898"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6abc27d5680226ef6846f97c
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 21:04:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 21:25:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:14:34 UTC
Views: 9
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