Malicious code in lil-swisgom-hlepers (npm)
Description
The npm package 'lil-swisgom-hlepers' version 49.9.9 declares a dependency on 'lil-swisgom-hlepers-core' via a direct tarball URL hosted on a third-party site instead of the official npm registry. This bypasses npm's registry review and scanning processes, allowing arbitrary code from the tarball to execute on the installer's machine. The package name is a misspelling, likely intended as a typosquatting lure to trick users into installing malicious code.
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Technical Analysis
The 'lil-swisgom-hlepers' npm package version 49.9.9 includes a dependency specified as a direct tarball URL from an untrusted third-party host (https://registry.grivy-packages.com), circumventing npm registry protections. This allows the installation of arbitrary code embedded in the tarball, including potentially malicious install lifecycle scripts or module-load side effects. The misspelled package name suggests a typosquatting attack vector designed to funnel users into installing this malicious package.
Potential Impact
Installation of this package version results in execution of arbitrary code from an untrusted source on the installer's system, potentially compromising the system or environment where the package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should avoid installing the 'lil-swisgom-hlepers' package version 49.9.9 and verify dependencies to ensure they do not reference tarballs from untrusted third-party hosts. Use only packages and dependencies resolved from the official npm registry to prevent supply chain attacks.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-15689
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a9ad4f4acd9273b49b679a2
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 14:25:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 16:08:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 01:51:38 UTC
Views: 26
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