Malicious code in @sqlite-panel/createsql (npm)
The npm package @sqlite-panel/createsql version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that fetches and executes JavaScript from a third-party GitHub Gist at load time using eval(). This allows arbitrary code execution with full Node.js process privileges on any machine that imports or requires the package. The package does not provide any legitimate SQLite functionality and appears designed to lure developers searching for SQLite tools. The remote code source is mutable and uncontrolled, posing a significant security risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @sqlite-panel/createsql npm package (version 1.0.0) is a malicious package that executes remote JavaScript code fetched from a hardcoded GitHub Gist owned by 'getchainverse'. The code is executed via eval() without any integrity checks, allowing the gist owner to run arbitrary code with full privileges on the user's machine. The package metadata is empty, and the module does not implement any SQL features despite its name, functioning solely as a remote code dropper.
Potential Impact
Any user who installs or imports @sqlite-panel/createsql version 1.0.0 will execute arbitrary JavaScript code controlled by a third party with full Node.js process privileges. This can lead to complete compromise of the host system, including data theft, system manipulation, or further malware deployment. The malicious code source is mutable, enabling ongoing remote control by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available for this package. Users should immediately remove @sqlite-panel/createsql version 1.0.0 from their projects and avoid installing or importing it. Use trusted and verified packages from reputable sources. Monitor dependency manifests and lockfiles to ensure this package is not included. Consider scanning dependencies for malicious packages using security tools.
Malicious code in @sqlite-panel/createsql (npm)
Description
The npm package @sqlite-panel/createsql version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that fetches and executes JavaScript from a third-party GitHub Gist at load time using eval(). This allows arbitrary code execution with full Node.js process privileges on any machine that imports or requires the package. The package does not provide any legitimate SQLite functionality and appears designed to lure developers searching for SQLite tools. The remote code source is mutable and uncontrolled, posing a significant security risk.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @sqlite-panel/createsql npm package (version 1.0.0) is a malicious package that executes remote JavaScript code fetched from a hardcoded GitHub Gist owned by 'getchainverse'. The code is executed via eval() without any integrity checks, allowing the gist owner to run arbitrary code with full privileges on the user's machine. The package metadata is empty, and the module does not implement any SQL features despite its name, functioning solely as a remote code dropper.
Potential Impact
Any user who installs or imports @sqlite-panel/createsql version 1.0.0 will execute arbitrary JavaScript code controlled by a third party with full Node.js process privileges. This can lead to complete compromise of the host system, including data theft, system manipulation, or further malware deployment. The malicious code source is mutable, enabling ongoing remote control by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available for this package. Users should immediately remove @sqlite-panel/createsql version 1.0.0 from their projects and avoid installing or importing it. Use trusted and verified packages from reputable sources. Monitor dependency manifests and lockfiles to ensure this package is not included. Consider scanning dependencies for malicious packages using security tools.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10490
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff9e68715ace432f6ba8
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:21:34 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:52:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 01:45:28 UTC
Views: 7
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