Malicious code in nodealpha (npm)
The nodealpha npm package version 1.0.7 contains malicious code that installs a global keyboard hook and continuously monitors the system clipboard and screen. It exfiltrates clipboard text and full-screen screenshots by sending them to a hardcoded external endpoint controlled by the attacker. This behavior occurs without user configuration and exposes sensitive data such as credentials and private messages. No patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The nodealpha package (npm ecosystem) version 1.0.7 implements a global keyboard hook on ctrl+c, polls the clipboard every 300ms using pyperclip.paste(), and captures full-screen screenshots via ImageGrab.grab(). The collected clipboard contents and base64-encoded JPEG screenshots are sent via HTTP POST requests to a fixed URL (https://nodetk.vercel.app/api) controlled by the attacker. This creates an installer-side data exfiltration channel disguised as an AI assistant feature, exposing potentially sensitive user data without consent or configuration options.
Potential Impact
Sensitive user data including clipboard contents and screen captures are exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server. This can lead to exposure of credentials, session tokens, private messages, and other confidential information. The malicious behavior is embedded in the package installer, making all users of version 1.0.7 vulnerable to data theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using nodealpha version 1.0.7. If already installed, remove the package immediately and investigate for potential data exposure. Monitor for suspicious network traffic to the indicated endpoint. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted sources for updates.
Malicious code in nodealpha (npm)
Description
The nodealpha npm package version 1.0.7 contains malicious code that installs a global keyboard hook and continuously monitors the system clipboard and screen. It exfiltrates clipboard text and full-screen screenshots by sending them to a hardcoded external endpoint controlled by the attacker. This behavior occurs without user configuration and exposes sensitive data such as credentials and private messages. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The nodealpha package (npm ecosystem) version 1.0.7 implements a global keyboard hook on ctrl+c, polls the clipboard every 300ms using pyperclip.paste(), and captures full-screen screenshots via ImageGrab.grab(). The collected clipboard contents and base64-encoded JPEG screenshots are sent via HTTP POST requests to a fixed URL (https://nodetk.vercel.app/api) controlled by the attacker. This creates an installer-side data exfiltration channel disguised as an AI assistant feature, exposing potentially sensitive user data without consent or configuration options.
Potential Impact
Sensitive user data including clipboard contents and screen captures are exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server. This can lead to exposure of credentials, session tokens, private messages, and other confidential information. The malicious behavior is embedded in the package installer, making all users of version 1.0.7 vulnerable to data theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or using nodealpha version 1.0.7. If already installed, remove the package immediately and investigate for potential data exposure. Monitor for suspicious network traffic to the indicated endpoint. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted sources for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14270
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a85b4b4acd9273b49251565
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:50:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:18:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 14:18:31 UTC
Views: 2
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