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Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-automlplatform.nlppl.searchy (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 12:31:39 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: statist-browser-typed-client-automlplatform.nlppl.searchy

Description

The npm package statist-browser-typed-client-automlplatform.nlppl.searchy version 20.2.2 contains malicious code that downloads and executes an opaque native binary from Cloudflare Workers endpoints or via a DNS-TXT covert channel. The binary is saved under misleading filenames, given executable permissions, and run detached from the main process. This behavior is unrelated to the package's advertised functionality and indicates a supply chain compromise.

Affected software

npmghsa
statist-browser-typed-client-automlplatform.nlppl.searchy
Affected versions
=20.2.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/05/2026, 17:41:42 UTC

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.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12443
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a735747bf8831d53915a10b

Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:19 UTC

Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:41:42 UTC

Last updated: 08/05/2026, 17:41:42 UTC

Views: 2

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