Malicious code in kit-vim-map (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (dc1b76be1956e2772f73d7712934ee4a296d4407df590f6ca4225db7310de916) The package advertises itself as a dependency-free calendar/streak math library but ships a Linux x86_64 ELF at dist/internal/calc-math.dat. The main entry's top-level IIFE chmods 0755 and spawns this binary detached on any require()/import, under cover text 'Native accelerator loaded'. The ELF is a remote-controlled shell beaconing to hardcoded C2 217.60.77.63: it accepts remote commands and pipes them to /bin/sh and /bin/bash (arbitrary RCE on the installer's host), fetches second-stage ELF/shellcode over plain HTTP from http://217.60.77.63/Others/ and http://217.60.77.63/SC/ into /tmp or a memfd for chmod+exec, installs a systemd user unit at ~/.config/systemd/user/svc-update.service (Description='System Update Service', ExecStart=/proc/self/exe, enabled via systemctl --user) for reboot-surviving persistence, and streams collected files (SSH keys, credentials, database finds, clipboard, downloads) to http://217.60.77.63/api/extract-receive as chunked POSTs tagged Loot_<host>_<date>. Behavior fires on import, requires no user interaction beyond installing the package, and grants the operator full interactive shell, dropper, persistence, and bulk file exfiltration on any host that installs or transitively depends on this package. ## Source: ghsa-malware (f1234e3b7168d42083f0164bd35e94c2bde548891b63b0f33b2dbd53b65e40aa) 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The kit-vim-map npm package version 1.0.0 includes a Linux x86_64 ELF binary at dist/internal/calc-math.dat. Upon requiring or importing the package, the top-level IIFE sets executable permissions on this binary and launches it detached under the guise of a 'Native accelerator loaded'. The ELF binary connects to a hardcoded C2 server at 217.60.77.63, accepting remote commands executed via /bin/sh or /bin/bash, enabling arbitrary remote code execution. It downloads additional payloads over HTTP, installs a systemd user unit for persistence across reboots, and exfiltrates collected sensitive data including SSH keys, credentials, and clipboard contents to the attacker’s server. This malicious activity requires no further user interaction beyond package installation or import and compromises any host that installs or transitively depends on this package.
Potential Impact
Hosts that install or depend on kit-vim-map version 1.0.0 are subject to full remote compromise. The attacker gains an interactive shell with arbitrary command execution capabilities, persistent access via systemd user service, and the ability to exfiltrate sensitive files such as SSH keys, credentials, and other private data. This results in a complete breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid installing or using kit-vim-map version 1.0.0. Remove the package from any affected systems and investigate for potential compromise. Monitor for suspicious outbound connections to the IP 217.60.77.63 and related network indicators. Consider revoking and rotating credentials that may have been exposed.
Malicious code in kit-vim-map (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (dc1b76be1956e2772f73d7712934ee4a296d4407df590f6ca4225db7310de916) The package advertises itself as a dependency-free calendar/streak math library but ships a Linux x86_64 ELF at dist/internal/calc-math.dat. The main entry's top-level IIFE chmods 0755 and spawns this binary detached on any require()/import, under cover text 'Native accelerator loaded'. The ELF is a remote-controlled shell beaconing to hardcoded C2 217.60.77.63: it accepts remote commands and pipes them to /bin/sh and /bin/bash (arbitrary RCE on the installer's host), fetches second-stage ELF/shellcode over plain HTTP from http://217.60.77.63/Others/ and http://217.60.77.63/SC/ into /tmp or a memfd for chmod+exec, installs a systemd user unit at ~/.config/systemd/user/svc-update.service (Description='System Update Service', ExecStart=/proc/self/exe, enabled via systemctl --user) for reboot-surviving persistence, and streams collected files (SSH keys, credentials, database finds, clipboard, downloads) to http://217.60.77.63/api/extract-receive as chunked POSTs tagged Loot_<host>_<date>. Behavior fires on import, requires no user interaction beyond installing the package, and grants the operator full interactive shell, dropper, persistence, and bulk file exfiltration on any host that installs or transitively depends on this package. ## Source: ghsa-malware (f1234e3b7168d42083f0164bd35e94c2bde548891b63b0f33b2dbd53b65e40aa) 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.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The kit-vim-map npm package version 1.0.0 includes a Linux x86_64 ELF binary at dist/internal/calc-math.dat. Upon requiring or importing the package, the top-level IIFE sets executable permissions on this binary and launches it detached under the guise of a 'Native accelerator loaded'. The ELF binary connects to a hardcoded C2 server at 217.60.77.63, accepting remote commands executed via /bin/sh or /bin/bash, enabling arbitrary remote code execution. It downloads additional payloads over HTTP, installs a systemd user unit for persistence across reboots, and exfiltrates collected sensitive data including SSH keys, credentials, and clipboard contents to the attacker’s server. This malicious activity requires no further user interaction beyond package installation or import and compromises any host that installs or transitively depends on this package.
Potential Impact
Hosts that install or depend on kit-vim-map version 1.0.0 are subject to full remote compromise. The attacker gains an interactive shell with arbitrary command execution capabilities, persistent access via systemd user service, and the ability to exfiltrate sensitive files such as SSH keys, credentials, and other private data. This results in a complete breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid installing or using kit-vim-map version 1.0.0. Remove the package from any affected systems and investigate for potential compromise. Monitor for suspicious outbound connections to the IP 217.60.77.63 and related network indicators. Consider revoking and rotating credentials that may have been exposed.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13740
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a7b6fdbbf8831d5393eb82c
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 18:54:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 19:06:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 06:18:49 UTC
Views: 64
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