Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-itsa.digitalinterview.events (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (8f27a3b0f4b5c8f210576fe33a1251d774926e6c7405591948c5bc3dfa00e7aa) On require, index.js loads _init.js which selects an OS/arch-specific staging path, downloads a binary payload from hardcoded Cloudflare Workers hosts assembled by joining split character arrays (oob-worker.cf102-baf.workers.dev, oob-worker.cf99-9b3.workers.dev, oob-worker.cf101-adf.workers.dev) with a DNS-TXT fallback channel across *.well1.site (tin.dl.well1.site, tina.dl.well1.site, ldr.dl.well1.site, win.dl.well1.site), writes the bytes to disguised paths such as /var/tmp/.cache_<rand> or a Windows Temp/dotnet_diag_<rand>.exe, chmods to 0755, and spawn-detaches /bin/sh (or cmd) to execute the binary in the background. Destination hostnames are obfuscated by array-split-and-join to defeat static scanners; the payload is staged under decoy filenames posing as.NET diagnostics or cache files. A second full copy of the dropper is bundled in lib/telemetry.js (not reached from the current entry graph) using the same base64-decode, chmod 0755, and /bin/sh spawn shape, providing an alternate loader. ## Source: ghsa-malware (3b82b8abbaab89079233a8bd4e99a3a23c618d6bf481e8d0eaeb29805ed52ee1) 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 threat involves a malicious npm package named statist-browser-typed-client-itsa.digitalinterview.events at version 20.8.2. Upon requiring the package, it loads a script that selects an OS and architecture-specific staging path, then downloads a binary payload from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers domains and fallback DNS-TXT channels. The payload is saved to disguised temporary file paths with executable permissions and executed detached from the shell. The obfuscation techniques include splitting and joining hostnames to evade static detection. Additionally, a second copy of the dropper is embedded in telemetry.js but is not currently reachable from the main execution path.
Potential Impact
The malicious package can execute arbitrary binary code on the host system without user consent, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized actions. The obfuscation and staging techniques make detection difficult. There are no known exploits in the wild reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official advisory is available, avoid using the affected package version 20.8.2. Consider removing or replacing the package from your environment and monitor for suspicious activity related to the described behavior.
Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-itsa.digitalinterview.events (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (8f27a3b0f4b5c8f210576fe33a1251d774926e6c7405591948c5bc3dfa00e7aa) On require, index.js loads _init.js which selects an OS/arch-specific staging path, downloads a binary payload from hardcoded Cloudflare Workers hosts assembled by joining split character arrays (oob-worker.cf102-baf.workers.dev, oob-worker.cf99-9b3.workers.dev, oob-worker.cf101-adf.workers.dev) with a DNS-TXT fallback channel across *.well1.site (tin.dl.well1.site, tina.dl.well1.site, ldr.dl.well1.site, win.dl.well1.site), writes the bytes to disguised paths such as /var/tmp/.cache_<rand> or a Windows Temp/dotnet_diag_<rand>.exe, chmods to 0755, and spawn-detaches /bin/sh (or cmd) to execute the binary in the background. Destination hostnames are obfuscated by array-split-and-join to defeat static scanners; the payload is staged under decoy filenames posing as.NET diagnostics or cache files. A second full copy of the dropper is bundled in lib/telemetry.js (not reached from the current entry graph) using the same base64-decode, chmod 0755, and /bin/sh spawn shape, providing an alternate loader. ## Source: ghsa-malware (3b82b8abbaab89079233a8bd4e99a3a23c618d6bf481e8d0eaeb29805ed52ee1) 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 threat involves a malicious npm package named statist-browser-typed-client-itsa.digitalinterview.events at version 20.8.2. Upon requiring the package, it loads a script that selects an OS and architecture-specific staging path, then downloads a binary payload from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers domains and fallback DNS-TXT channels. The payload is saved to disguised temporary file paths with executable permissions and executed detached from the shell. The obfuscation techniques include splitting and joining hostnames to evade static detection. Additionally, a second copy of the dropper is embedded in telemetry.js but is not currently reachable from the main execution path.
Potential Impact
The malicious package can execute arbitrary binary code on the host system without user consent, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized actions. The obfuscation and staging techniques make detection difficult. There are no known exploits in the wild reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix or official advisory is available, avoid using the affected package version 20.8.2. Consider removing or replacing the package from your environment and monitor for suspicious activity related to the described behavior.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12446
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a735746bf8831d539159f94
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:29:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 02:24:26 UTC
Views: 18
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