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Malicious code in @kite-js-tools/core (npm)

0
Medium
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 13:04:58 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @kite-js-tools/core

Description

The npm package @kite-js-tools/core version 1.0.0 contains malicious preinstall and postinstall lifecycle scripts that execute automatically during installation. These scripts perform network callbacks to an attacker-controlled domain, leaking the installer's hostname and process ID via HTTPS requests and DNS resolutions. This behavior enables attackers to confirm code execution and collect identifying information from compromised machines during package installation.

Affected software

npmghsa
@kite-js-tools/core
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/05/2026, 17:13:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

The @kite-js-tools/core npm package version 1.0.0 includes preinstall and postinstall scripts that execute automatically when the package is installed. The preinstall script sends an HTTPS GET request to a Project Discovery Interactsh (OAST) subdomain, embedding the installer's hostname and process PID in the URL path. The postinstall script performs a DNS resolution to a similarly constructed subdomain, leaking the same host identifiers via DNS. These callbacks to attacker-controlled infrastructure allow confirmation of code execution and exfiltration of identifying data from the compromised host during installation.

Potential Impact

Installation of version 1.0.0 of @kite-js-tools/core results in leakage of the installer's hostname and process ID to an attacker-controlled endpoint. This can be used by attackers to confirm successful code execution on the target system and gather identifying information about the compromised machine. There is no indication of further payload execution or system compromise beyond this data exfiltration in the provided information.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing version 1.0.0 of @kite-js-tools/core. Verify package integrity before installation and consider using trusted package sources or alternatives. Monitor vendor advisories for updates or official fixes. Since this is a malicious package behavior, removal of the package and investigation of affected systems is recommended if installed.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12319
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a735743bf8831d539159bf2

Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:15 UTC

Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:13:43 UTC

Last updated: 08/05/2026, 17:13:43 UTC

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