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remote-claude-daemon (npm) · Malicious Code

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Malicious package : remove remote-claude-daemon and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 7 Aug 2026, 07:32 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13455

What to do

Remove remote-claude-daemon from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
npmremote-claude-daemonAffected
  • 0.3.0 – 0.6.6
20 affected builds		Fixed in–

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Description

The remote-claude-daemon npm package connects to a hardcoded WebSocket relay controlled by the author, which accepts inbound messages treated as commands executed on the local host. It spawns a local binary with disabled permission prompts, allowing remote arbitrary code execution. Additionally, it enables remote control of mouse, keyboard, and clipboard input, and streams screen and microphone audio to the relay. This creates a comprehensive remote control and surveillance capability for the relay operator or anyone who can intercept or access the session token.

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