Malicious code in tracker-radar-detector (npm)
The npm package tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that executes automatically during installation. The malicious script collects sensitive system information including hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS server list, and reads /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts files if present. This data is then sent via HTTPS POST to an attacker-controlled out-of-band callback domain unrelated to the package's intended functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The tracker-radar-detector npm package version 1.0.1 includes a preinstall hook in its package.json that runs index.js upon npm install without user interaction. The script gathers sensitive environment and system data such as hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS servers, and contents of /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts files when available. It exfiltrates this information to a Burp Collaborator subdomain at mka6p95xmnkfcmdxv8cb4h2rpivej47t.oastify.com, which is unrelated to any legitimate functionality of the package. This behavior constitutes malicious code embedded in the package.
Potential Impact
Sensitive system information is exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server automatically during package installation, potentially compromising user privacy and system security. The automatic execution without user consent increases the risk of unnoticed data leakage. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided. Users should avoid installing tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Consider removing the package if already installed. Monitor for updates or advisories from the package maintainer or npm registry regarding remediation.
Malicious code in tracker-radar-detector (npm)
Description
The npm package tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that executes automatically during installation. The malicious script collects sensitive system information including hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS server list, and reads /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts files if present. This data is then sent via HTTPS POST to an attacker-controlled out-of-band callback domain unrelated to the package's intended functionality.
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Technical Analysis
The tracker-radar-detector npm package version 1.0.1 includes a preinstall hook in its package.json that runs index.js upon npm install without user interaction. The script gathers sensitive environment and system data such as hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS servers, and contents of /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts files when available. It exfiltrates this information to a Burp Collaborator subdomain at mka6p95xmnkfcmdxv8cb4h2rpivej47t.oastify.com, which is unrelated to any legitimate functionality of the package. This behavior constitutes malicious code embedded in the package.
Potential Impact
Sensitive system information is exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server automatically during package installation, potentially compromising user privacy and system security. The automatic execution without user consent increases the risk of unnoticed data leakage. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided. Users should avoid installing tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Consider removing the package if already installed. Monitor for updates or advisories from the package maintainer or npm registry regarding remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12483
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a735746bf8831d53915a027
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 07:01:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 07:01:55 UTC
Views: 19
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