Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-eventea.projects.pfpacquiring (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (ac6e075f28ea6c98d015ce67f6a884c19aaeb522edab1098f3010d91aae92a59) index.js unconditionally require()s _bridge.js, which on load detects OS and architecture, assembles destination hostnames via array-join string concatenation to hide them from static scanners (oob-worker.cf101-*.workers.dev variants, with DNS TXT-record fallback resolution against tin.dl.well1.site, tina.dl.well1.site, ldr.dl.well1.site, win.dl.well1.site), downloads a platform-specific binary via https.get, writes it to /tmp or the Windows TEMP directory under names mimicking OS internals (dotnet_diag_<hex>.exe,.cache_<hex>), fs.chmodSync 0755, and spawns it detached via /bin/sh -c "<path> &" or cmd.exe /c start. A sibling file lib/telemetry.js (not reachable from the main entry) contains matching dropper primitives — base64 chunk assembly, cp.spawn("/bin/sh",...), fs["chmod"+"Sync"] with parseInt("755",8) — under an analytics-SDK cover story, indicating a staged variant. The require() chain fires as a side effect of importing the package, so any consumer that installs and loads it executes attacker-controlled binaries on the host. ## Source: ghsa-malware (7c982aa407e479ed7613d1669e985d0a2439fd9b5910034ef42b13c9d62f84d8) 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 20.5.8 unconditionally requires a script that detects the operating system and architecture, then constructs obfuscated destination hostnames to evade static detection. It downloads a platform-specific binary from these attacker-controlled domains, writes it to temporary directories with names resembling system files, sets executable permissions, and executes it detached from the main process. A sibling file contains similar dropper functionality under the guise of an analytics SDK, indicating staged variants. The malicious code executes automatically upon importing the package, causing any consumer who installs and loads it to run attacker-controlled binaries on their host.
Potential Impact
Any user or system that installs and imports this specific version of the package will execute attacker-controlled binaries, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized actions. The malicious binaries run detached and are disguised as legitimate OS files, increasing stealth. This can result in unauthorized code execution and persistence on affected hosts.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or importing version 20.5.8 of this package. Conduct thorough audits of dependencies to detect and remove this malicious package. Monitor for any updates or advisories from trusted sources regarding remediation. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted security databases for current remediation guidance.
Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-eventea.projects.pfpacquiring (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (ac6e075f28ea6c98d015ce67f6a884c19aaeb522edab1098f3010d91aae92a59) index.js unconditionally require()s _bridge.js, which on load detects OS and architecture, assembles destination hostnames via array-join string concatenation to hide them from static scanners (oob-worker.cf101-*.workers.dev variants, with DNS TXT-record fallback resolution against tin.dl.well1.site, tina.dl.well1.site, ldr.dl.well1.site, win.dl.well1.site), downloads a platform-specific binary via https.get, writes it to /tmp or the Windows TEMP directory under names mimicking OS internals (dotnet_diag_<hex>.exe,.cache_<hex>), fs.chmodSync 0755, and spawns it detached via /bin/sh -c "<path> &" or cmd.exe /c start. A sibling file lib/telemetry.js (not reachable from the main entry) contains matching dropper primitives — base64 chunk assembly, cp.spawn("/bin/sh",...), fs["chmod"+"Sync"] with parseInt("755",8) — under an analytics-SDK cover story, indicating a staged variant. The require() chain fires as a side effect of importing the package, so any consumer that installs and loads it executes attacker-controlled binaries on the host. ## Source: ghsa-malware (7c982aa407e479ed7613d1669e985d0a2439fd9b5910034ef42b13c9d62f84d8) 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 20.5.8 unconditionally requires a script that detects the operating system and architecture, then constructs obfuscated destination hostnames to evade static detection. It downloads a platform-specific binary from these attacker-controlled domains, writes it to temporary directories with names resembling system files, sets executable permissions, and executes it detached from the main process. A sibling file contains similar dropper functionality under the guise of an analytics SDK, indicating staged variants. The malicious code executes automatically upon importing the package, causing any consumer who installs and loads it to run attacker-controlled binaries on their host.
Potential Impact
Any user or system that installs and imports this specific version of the package will execute attacker-controlled binaries, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized actions. The malicious binaries run detached and are disguised as legitimate OS files, increasing stealth. This can result in unauthorized code execution and persistence on affected hosts.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or importing version 20.5.8 of this package. Conduct thorough audits of dependencies to detect and remove this malicious package. Monitor for any updates or advisories from trusted sources regarding remediation. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted security databases for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12445
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a73574fbf8831d53915a594
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:27 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:47:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 22:34:09 UTC
Views: 18
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