Malicious code in local-ip-helper (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (5741cea5f57c51246c2944fda4ecf601f191b482e5c6effa22b640f8701a00e8) index.js imports child_process and calls execSync with bash and zsh (lines 301 and 317). Without further context, it is unclear whether these invocations are part of a benign helper that resolves the local IP address by querying shell utilities, or whether they execute attacker-influenced content. No hardcoded external network destinations, credential reads, or install-time lifecycle hooks were observed. Recommend human review of the exact commands passed to bash/zsh and of how the package is invoked (library import vs. CLI) before allowing or blocking. ## Source: ghsa-malware (62edd1422ec623ef603b4c1d5bf898041000bb1a55470dc798519bdb4e0452b5) 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 'local-ip-helper' npm package version 0.1.0 imports the Node.js child_process module and calls execSync with bash and zsh shells. While the exact commands executed are unclear, the package is flagged as malicious by multiple sources, including ghsa-malware, which states that any system with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised. There are no observed hardcoded external network destinations or credential reads, but the execution of shell commands without clear context suggests potential arbitrary code execution. No patch or remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'local-ip-helper' version 0.1.0 installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a clean system is necessary to mitigate ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'local-ip-helper' package version 0.1.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised systems from a separate, trusted environment. Since no official patch or fix is available, treat affected systems as fully compromised and consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the environment.
Malicious code in local-ip-helper (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (5741cea5f57c51246c2944fda4ecf601f191b482e5c6effa22b640f8701a00e8) index.js imports child_process and calls execSync with bash and zsh (lines 301 and 317). Without further context, it is unclear whether these invocations are part of a benign helper that resolves the local IP address by querying shell utilities, or whether they execute attacker-influenced content. No hardcoded external network destinations, credential reads, or install-time lifecycle hooks were observed. Recommend human review of the exact commands passed to bash/zsh and of how the package is invoked (library import vs. CLI) before allowing or blocking. ## Source: ghsa-malware (62edd1422ec623ef603b4c1d5bf898041000bb1a55470dc798519bdb4e0452b5) 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 'local-ip-helper' npm package version 0.1.0 imports the Node.js child_process module and calls execSync with bash and zsh shells. While the exact commands executed are unclear, the package is flagged as malicious by multiple sources, including ghsa-malware, which states that any system with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised. There are no observed hardcoded external network destinations or credential reads, but the execution of shell commands without clear context suggests potential arbitrary code execution. No patch or remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Any system with 'local-ip-helper' version 0.1.0 installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a clean system is necessary to mitigate ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the 'local-ip-helper' package version 0.1.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised systems from a separate, trusted environment. Since no official patch or fix is available, treat affected systems as fully compromised and consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the environment.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6282
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-xg4m-w887-cp89"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a50ba4c68715ace4357ea5c
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:24:28 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 09:39:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 13:14:49 UTC
Views: 7
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