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Malicious code in statist-browser-typed-client-sme.platform.web.teasers (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 12:14:23 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: statist-browser-typed-client-sme.platform.web.teasers

Description

The npm package statist-browser-typed-client-sme.platform.web.teasers version 20.4.6 contains malicious code that downloads and executes an unauthenticated native binary from anonymous infrastructure upon import or require. This behavior enables arbitrary code execution on the host system without user interaction beyond installing or importing the package.

Affected software

npmghsa
statist-browser-typed-client-sme.platform.web.teasers
Affected versions
=20.4.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/05/2026, 17:52:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

The package's main entry point (index.js) requires an initialization script (_init.js) that selects a platform-specific native binary and downloads it over HTTPS from a set of Cloudflare Worker hosts, with a DNS-TXT covert-channel fallback. The binary is saved to temporary directories under disguised filenames, given executable permissions on POSIX systems, and executed detached via shell commands. The package dynamically loads Node.js child_process to evade static analysis. This results in automatic, unauthenticated remote code execution on any system that imports or requires this package version.

Potential Impact

Any user or system that installs or imports version 20.4.6 of this package is at risk of arbitrary code execution by the package publisher, potentially leading to full system compromise. The malicious binary is downloaded and executed without user consent or verification, bypassing typical security controls that rely on package integrity or static code inspection.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing or importing version 20.4.6 of this package. Consider removing it from existing environments and replacing it with trusted alternatives. Monitor for updates from the package publisher or security advisories for any forthcoming fixes. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12310
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a735754bf8831d53915aeea

Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:32 UTC

Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:52:26 UTC

Last updated: 09/18/2026, 05:02:46 UTC

Views: 45

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