Malicious code in jsonfb (npm)
The jsonfb npm package versions 1.0.7 through 1.1.1 contain malicious code that impersonates a JSON parsing helper but actually executes obfuscated remote code. It fetches base64-encoded JavaScript from remote URLs and executes it within a sandbox that exposes sensitive Node.js modules. The package also exfiltrates runtime data via HMAC-MD5 signed POST requests to attacker-controlled endpoints. This behavior effectively creates a live command-and-control dropper, compromising any system that installs or runs it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The jsonfb package (versions 1.0.7, 1.0.8, 1.0.9, 1.1.0, 1.1.0-beta.1, 1.1.0-beta.2, and 1.1.1) masquerades as a JSON.parse bigint helper but contains heavily obfuscated code that loads remote JavaScript payloads via HTTP GET requests. These payloads are base64-decoded and executed inside a sandbox environment with access to critical Node.js modules such as fs, os, path, child_process, http, and require. The package also sends runtime state and sandbox output back to attacker-controlled servers using HMAC-MD5 signed POST requests. The obfuscation, author impersonation, typosquatting, and remote code execution with data exfiltration combine to form a fully functional command-and-control dropper.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker gains remote code execution capabilities and can exfiltrate sensitive data. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be considered exposed and must be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available. Immediate removal of the jsonfb package versions 1.0.7 through 1.1.1 is strongly recommended. All secrets and credentials on affected systems should be rotated from a different, secure machine. Due to the high likelihood of full system compromise, consider rebuilding the affected environment from a known good state.
Malicious code in jsonfb (npm)
Description
The jsonfb npm package versions 1.0.7 through 1.1.1 contain malicious code that impersonates a JSON parsing helper but actually executes obfuscated remote code. It fetches base64-encoded JavaScript from remote URLs and executes it within a sandbox that exposes sensitive Node.js modules. The package also exfiltrates runtime data via HMAC-MD5 signed POST requests to attacker-controlled endpoints. This behavior effectively creates a live command-and-control dropper, compromising any system that installs or runs it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The jsonfb package (versions 1.0.7, 1.0.8, 1.0.9, 1.1.0, 1.1.0-beta.1, 1.1.0-beta.2, and 1.1.1) masquerades as a JSON.parse bigint helper but contains heavily obfuscated code that loads remote JavaScript payloads via HTTP GET requests. These payloads are base64-decoded and executed inside a sandbox environment with access to critical Node.js modules such as fs, os, path, child_process, http, and require. The package also sends runtime state and sandbox output back to attacker-controlled servers using HMAC-MD5 signed POST requests. The obfuscation, author impersonation, typosquatting, and remote code execution with data exfiltration combine to form a fully functional command-and-control dropper.
Potential Impact
Any system with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The attacker gains remote code execution capabilities and can exfiltrate sensitive data. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be considered exposed and must be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available. Immediate removal of the jsonfb package versions 1.0.7 through 1.1.1 is strongly recommended. All secrets and credentials on affected systems should be rotated from a different, secure machine. Due to the high likelihood of full system compromise, consider rebuilding the affected environment from a known good state.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10437
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-86qc-ppwg-mgcj"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a577ed568715ace43b3f85f
Added to database: 07/15/2026, 12:36:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 15:02:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 03:07:47 UTC
Views: 37
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