Malicious code in tailwindcss-form-components (npm)
The npm package tailwindcss-form-components contains malicious code that executes remote JavaScript fetched via an unprotected HTTP request. This code runs with full Node.js privileges on the host, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The package name is a typosquat of the legitimate Tailwind CSS ecosystem and includes dependencies associated with credential theft and host fingerprinting. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and secrets should be rotated immediately.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The tailwindcss-form-components npm package versions 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.5.0, and 1.5.1 include malicious code in index.js that exposes a getPlugin() function. This function performs an HTTP GET request to a hardcoded IP address (http://46.183.25.232:45000/icons/106), retrieves JSON data, and executes the 'credits' field content using new Function() with Node.js globals injected, granting full remote code execution on the host. The package name is a typosquat targeting the Tailwind CSS ecosystem. Declared dependencies include libraries linked to Windows credential access (dpapi), SQLite database reading, and host fingerprinting, indicating intent to steal sensitive information. The transport is unencrypted HTTP without integrity checks, allowing attackers to modify the payload at will. The package is considered fully malicious, and any system with it installed is compromised.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed are fully compromised due to remote code execution capabilities granted to attacker-controlled code. Sensitive information such as Windows credentials and browser data may be stolen. Attackers gain persistent and high-privilege access to the host environment. Secrets and keys stored on affected systems are at risk and should be considered exposed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the tailwindcss-form-components package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored or accessible on compromised hosts using a separate, trusted environment. Due to the full control attackers may have gained, assume persistent compromise and perform thorough incident response. No official patch or fix is currently available; patch status is not confirmed. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Malicious code in tailwindcss-form-components (npm)
Description
The npm package tailwindcss-form-components contains malicious code that executes remote JavaScript fetched via an unprotected HTTP request. This code runs with full Node.js privileges on the host, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The package name is a typosquat of the legitimate Tailwind CSS ecosystem and includes dependencies associated with credential theft and host fingerprinting. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and secrets should be rotated immediately.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The tailwindcss-form-components npm package versions 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.5.0, and 1.5.1 include malicious code in index.js that exposes a getPlugin() function. This function performs an HTTP GET request to a hardcoded IP address (http://46.183.25.232:45000/icons/106), retrieves JSON data, and executes the 'credits' field content using new Function() with Node.js globals injected, granting full remote code execution on the host. The package name is a typosquat targeting the Tailwind CSS ecosystem. Declared dependencies include libraries linked to Windows credential access (dpapi), SQLite database reading, and host fingerprinting, indicating intent to steal sensitive information. The transport is unencrypted HTTP without integrity checks, allowing attackers to modify the payload at will. The package is considered fully malicious, and any system with it installed is compromised.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed are fully compromised due to remote code execution capabilities granted to attacker-controlled code. Sensitive information such as Windows credentials and browser data may be stolen. Attackers gain persistent and high-privilege access to the host environment. Secrets and keys stored on affected systems are at risk and should be considered exposed.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the tailwindcss-form-components package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored or accessible on compromised hosts using a separate, trusted environment. Due to the full control attackers may have gained, assume persistent compromise and perform thorough incident response. No official patch or fix is currently available; patch status is not confirmed. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12223
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-qqcc-hmq5-37p5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a74cfadbf8831d5391b2244
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:17:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 19:25:24 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 19:25:24 UTC
Views: 2
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