Malicious code in moidevy (npm)
The npm package 'moidevy' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that imports the child_process module and makes POST requests to a hardcoded, non-public endpoint at https://ipc.shadxino.internal. This endpoint uses a .internal top-level domain, which is non-routable on the public internet, indicating potential data exfiltration or remote command and control functionality designed to operate within compromised environments. The behavior suggests the package acts as an installer-side backdoor or data exfiltration channel.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'moidevy' npm package version 1.0.0 includes a main.js file that imports Node.js's child_process module and issues POST requests to a hardcoded URL with a .internal TLD (https://ipc.shadxino.internal). This domain is not publicly routable, implying it is either a lure or intended for resolution via a custom DNS resolver on compromised hosts. The combination of child_process usage and network communication to a suspicious internal endpoint matches the pattern of malicious packages that perform data exfiltration or enable remote command execution on infected systems.
Potential Impact
Users installing or running 'moidevy' version 1.0.0 risk having their systems compromised by unauthorized remote command execution or data exfiltration. The malicious code can execute arbitrary commands via child_process and communicate with a covert internal endpoint, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for this malicious package. Users should avoid installing or remove 'moidevy' version 1.0.0 from their environments. Verify dependencies and use trusted sources for npm packages. Monitor for any network traffic to suspicious internal domains and audit systems for unauthorized child_process usage.
Malicious code in moidevy (npm)
Description
The npm package 'moidevy' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that imports the child_process module and makes POST requests to a hardcoded, non-public endpoint at https://ipc.shadxino.internal. This endpoint uses a .internal top-level domain, which is non-routable on the public internet, indicating potential data exfiltration or remote command and control functionality designed to operate within compromised environments. The behavior suggests the package acts as an installer-side backdoor or data exfiltration channel.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'moidevy' npm package version 1.0.0 includes a main.js file that imports Node.js's child_process module and issues POST requests to a hardcoded URL with a .internal TLD (https://ipc.shadxino.internal). This domain is not publicly routable, implying it is either a lure or intended for resolution via a custom DNS resolver on compromised hosts. The combination of child_process usage and network communication to a suspicious internal endpoint matches the pattern of malicious packages that perform data exfiltration or enable remote command execution on infected systems.
Potential Impact
Users installing or running 'moidevy' version 1.0.0 risk having their systems compromised by unauthorized remote command execution or data exfiltration. The malicious code can execute arbitrary commands via child_process and communicate with a covert internal endpoint, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for this malicious package. Users should avoid installing or remove 'moidevy' version 1.0.0 from their environments. Verify dependencies and use trusted sources for npm packages. Monitor for any network traffic to suspicious internal domains and audit systems for unauthorized child_process usage.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14348
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a885f30acd9273b493f8359
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 14:22:40 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 14:43:10 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 23:20:11 UTC
Views: 9
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