Malicious code in tracker-radar-detector (npm)
The npm package tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that executes automatically upon installation. The package's preinstall script collects sensitive system information including hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS server list, and contents of /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts if present. This data is then exfiltrated via an HTTPS POST request to an attacker-controlled 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 that runs index.js during installation without user interaction. The script gathers sensitive environment and system files and sends this information to a Burp Collaborator subdomain at mka6p95xmnkfcmdxv8cb4h2rpivej47t.oastify.com. This behavior constitutes malicious code embedded in the package, enabling unauthorized data exfiltration.
Potential Impact
Sensitive system information such as hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS server list, and contents of critical system files (/etc/passwd and /etc/hosts) can be exposed to an attacker. This leakage can facilitate further attacks or reconnaissance on the affected system. The execution is automatic on install, increasing the risk of compromise without user awareness.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Monitor for updates or advisories from the package maintainer or npm registry regarding this issue. Consider using trusted package sources and scanning packages for malicious behavior prior to installation.
Malicious code in tracker-radar-detector (npm)
Description
The npm package tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that executes automatically upon installation. The package's preinstall script collects sensitive system information including hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS server list, and contents of /etc/passwd and /etc/hosts if present. This data is then exfiltrated via an HTTPS POST request to an attacker-controlled 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 that runs index.js during installation without user interaction. The script gathers sensitive environment and system files and sends this information to a Burp Collaborator subdomain at mka6p95xmnkfcmdxv8cb4h2rpivej47t.oastify.com. This behavior constitutes malicious code embedded in the package, enabling unauthorized data exfiltration.
Potential Impact
Sensitive system information such as hostname, OS username, home directory, DNS server list, and contents of critical system files (/etc/passwd and /etc/hosts) can be exposed to an attacker. This leakage can facilitate further attacks or reconnaissance on the affected system. The execution is automatic on install, increasing the risk of compromise without user awareness.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should avoid installing tracker-radar-detector version 1.0.1. Verify package integrity and source before installation. Monitor for updates or advisories from the package maintainer or npm registry regarding this issue. Consider using trusted package sources and scanning packages for malicious behavior prior to installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12483
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a735746bf8831d53915a027
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:30:58 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 17:30:58 UTC
Views: 2
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