Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-automlplatform.nlppl.searchy (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (2006c1fa3443455515f9bbabd8bb63161c14be32405d601e0925054c02c0e62e) On require() of this package, `_init.js` selects an OS/arch-specific endpoint from a list of Cloudflare Workers hostnames reconstructed at runtime via `.join('')` from split string fragments (e.g. ['oob-worker.cf100-416.w','ork','er','s.de','v'].join('')), downloads an opaque native binary via https.get, writes it to a temp path under a cover-story name (`dotnet_diag_<hex>.exe` / `.cache_<hex>`), chmods it 0755, and spawns it detached via `cp.spawn('/bin/sh',['-c',fp+' &'],{detached:true})` (or `spawn('cmd',...)` on Windows). If HTTPS retrieval fails, the loader falls back to a DNS-TXT covert channel: `dns.resolveTxt` is called against `tin.dl.well1.site`, `tina.dl.well1.site`, `ldr.dl.well1.site`, `win.dl.well1.site` (also assembled from split fragments), and the TXT record contents are concatenated and base64-decoded to reconstruct the payload bytes. A `checkStamp()` flag file gates re-execution and stderr writes are used as silent no-op logs. The fetched binary is unpinned, unsigned, and unrelated to the package's advertised SDK purpose. ## Source: ghsa-malware (74e0f2d1d48f0a7879ceb5f476c7b45f9699402fecaa46060ee1cf06b09bf197) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This malicious npm package, version 20.2.2, uses a loader script (_init.js) that dynamically reconstructs Cloudflare Workers hostnames to download a native binary over HTTPS. If HTTPS retrieval fails, it falls back to retrieving base64-encoded payload data from DNS TXT records across multiple domains. The binary is saved to a temporary file with a deceptive name, made executable, and spawned detached via shell commands. The binary is unsigned and unrelated to the package's stated SDK purpose, indicating malicious intent to execute unauthorized code on the host system.
Potential Impact
The package executes an unverified native binary on the host system, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. This compromises the security and integrity of systems that install this package, potentially allowing attackers to run malicious payloads undetected. The use of covert DNS channels for payload delivery further complicates detection and mitigation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately avoid installing or using version 20.2.2 of this package. Remove any existing installations of this version and audit systems for signs of compromise. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or npm advisories for any official fixes or removals.
Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-automlplatform.nlppl.searchy (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (2006c1fa3443455515f9bbabd8bb63161c14be32405d601e0925054c02c0e62e) On require() of this package, `_init.js` selects an OS/arch-specific endpoint from a list of Cloudflare Workers hostnames reconstructed at runtime via `.join('')` from split string fragments (e.g. ['oob-worker.cf100-416.w','ork','er','s.de','v'].join('')), downloads an opaque native binary via https.get, writes it to a temp path under a cover-story name (`dotnet_diag_<hex>.exe` / `.cache_<hex>`), chmods it 0755, and spawns it detached via `cp.spawn('/bin/sh',['-c',fp+' &'],{detached:true})` (or `spawn('cmd',...)` on Windows). If HTTPS retrieval fails, the loader falls back to a DNS-TXT covert channel: `dns.resolveTxt` is called against `tin.dl.well1.site`, `tina.dl.well1.site`, `ldr.dl.well1.site`, `win.dl.well1.site` (also assembled from split fragments), and the TXT record contents are concatenated and base64-decoded to reconstruct the payload bytes. A `checkStamp()` flag file gates re-execution and stderr writes are used as silent no-op logs. The fetched binary is unpinned, unsigned, and unrelated to the package's advertised SDK purpose. ## Source: ghsa-malware (74e0f2d1d48f0a7879ceb5f476c7b45f9699402fecaa46060ee1cf06b09bf197) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This malicious npm package, version 20.2.2, uses a loader script (_init.js) that dynamically reconstructs Cloudflare Workers hostnames to download a native binary over HTTPS. If HTTPS retrieval fails, it falls back to retrieving base64-encoded payload data from DNS TXT records across multiple domains. The binary is saved to a temporary file with a deceptive name, made executable, and spawned detached via shell commands. The binary is unsigned and unrelated to the package's stated SDK purpose, indicating malicious intent to execute unauthorized code on the host system.
Potential Impact
The package executes an unverified native binary on the host system, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. This compromises the security and integrity of systems that install this package, potentially allowing attackers to run malicious payloads undetected. The use of covert DNS channels for payload delivery further complicates detection and mitigation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should immediately avoid installing or using version 20.2.2 of this package. Remove any existing installations of this version and audit systems for signs of compromise. Monitor for updates from the package maintainer or npm advisories for any official fixes or removals.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12443
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a735747bf8831d53915a10b
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:41:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 22:05:44 UTC
Views: 22
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