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Malicious code in @sapappgyver/appgyver-descriptors (npm)

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Medium
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 13:11:40 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @sapappgyver/appgyver-descriptors

Description

The npm package @sapappgyver/appgyver-descriptors version 9.9.11 contains malicious code that executes during installation and when required by other modules. It collects the installer's OS username, hostname, and current working directory, then exfiltrates this information via DNS queries to an attacker-controlled domain. The package name mimics a legitimate SAP package scope to deceive users. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, and all secrets on the affected system should be considered exposed.

Affected software

npmghsa
@sapappgyver/appgyver-descriptors
Affected versions
=9.9.11

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/14/2026, 19:52:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

The malicious npm package @sapappgyver/appgyver-descriptors (version 9.9.11) includes an install lifecycle script that runs node index.js, which requires lib/core.js. This core module collects sensitive environment information such as the OS username, hostname, and current working directory basename. It encodes these details into a DNS subdomain and performs a DNS A record lookup to an attacker-controlled domain (oob.sl4x0.xyz), effectively leaking host and user identity. The code obfuscates module and property names using arrays of character code hex literals reconstructed at runtime. The package name is crafted to visually resemble SAP's legitimate @sap/appgyver-* scope, but the repository and author email are unrelated to SAP, indicating a malicious intent. According to the source ghsa-malware, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised.

Potential Impact

Installation or use of this package results in leakage of sensitive host information to an attacker-controlled domain, potentially enabling further compromise. The package's presence indicates a full system compromise, with the attacker potentially having control over the affected machine. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be considered exposed and require immediate rotation. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors.

Defensive Guidance

No official patch or fix is available. The package should be immediately removed from all systems. All secrets, credentials, and keys stored on affected machines must be rotated from a secure, uncompromised environment. Due to the high risk of full system compromise, affected systems should be thoroughly audited and potentially rebuilt to ensure removal of all malicious components.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12507
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a735741bf8831d539153e5e

Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:13 UTC

Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 19:52:50 UTC

Last updated: 09/07/2026, 22:24:45 UTC

Views: 17

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