MalwarePublished 5 Aug 2026

statist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metrics (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects statist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metricsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove statist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metrics and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 5 Aug 2026, 17:45 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-12455

What to do

Remove statist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metrics from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmstatist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metrics	Affected =20.6.2	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'statist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metrics' version 20.6.2 contains malicious code that loads a platform-specific payload from anonymous Cloudflare Workers subdomains or via a DNS-TXT covert channel. The payload is written to temporary directories under disguised names, made executable, and executed without any integrity verification. The obfuscation and covert delivery mechanisms indicate malicious intent rather than legitimate telemetry.

Impact

The malicious code can execute arbitrary native binaries on the host system with the privileges of the running process, potentially leading to full system compromise. The use of covert DNS channels and anonymous delivery infrastructure complicates detection and attribution. No direct evidence of exploitation in the wild is reported, but the capability for stealthy remote code execution exists.

Defensive guidance

Users should avoid using version 20.6.2 of the 'statist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metrics' package. Since the package fetches payloads from anonymous sources without verification, it is recommended to remove this package from environments and replace it with trusted alternatives. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to this package and its execution behavior.

Summary

This threat involves a malicious npm package that, upon require(), loads a shim script which dynamically selects and fetches a native binary payload from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers subdomains or a DNS-TXT record covert channel. The payload is base64-decoded and saved to temporary file locations with disguised filenames, then made executable and launched detached using system shell commands. There is no verification of the payload's integrity or authenticity, and the delivery hosts are anonymous and obfuscated, inconsistent with legitimate software behavior.

References

npmjs.com/package/statist-browser-typed-client-twork.tsales.nitro.metrics/v/20.6.2 (opens in a new tab)

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