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Malicious code in streak-view-core (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 12:59:21 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: streak-view-core

Description

The npm package 'streak-view-core' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes a native Linux ELF binary on the host system. The package disguises itself as a simple calendar utility but includes a base64-encoded ELF payload that is decoded and executed at module load time. This behavior is unexpected and suspicious for the package's stated functionality.

Affected software

npmghsa
streak-view-core
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/05/2026, 17:18:59 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'streak-view-core' npm package (version 1.0.0) includes an 'index.mjs' file containing an array of base64-encoded string chunks. When imported, the package decodes these chunks into a Linux ELF binary, writes it to a temporary file, and executes it using 'child_process.spawn'. The ELF binary references '/lib64/ld-linux-x86-64.so.2', indicating it is a native Linux executable. This execution occurs without user consent or justification related to the package's advertised functionality, indicating malicious intent. The payload is deliberately fragmented to obscure the ELF header and evade casual inspection.

Potential Impact

Any system that imports and runs the 'streak-view-core' package version 1.0.0 will execute an unauthorized native Linux binary, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution on the host. This compromises system integrity and security, as the binary runs with the privileges of the importing process. The exact malicious actions of the ELF binary are not detailed, but executing unknown native code poses significant risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should immediately avoid installing or importing 'streak-view-core' version 1.0.0. Remove the package from any affected environments and audit systems for unauthorized execution of native binaries. Monitor for updates or advisories from the package maintainers or npm registry regarding this issue. Since this is a malicious package, consider using trusted package sources and verifying package integrity before use.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12471
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a735743bf8831d539159c6e

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

Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:18:59 UTC

Last updated: 09/07/2026, 22:03:49 UTC

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