Malicious code in ts-eslint-jest (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (8e1ffed26d2d64bf9076210504de22b87e27a065821dedbc708fb05f7c47db74) The package [email protected] presents as a TypeScript/ESLint/Jest helper but ships lib/collect.js, which imports child_process and invokes execSync('bash...') at line 205 and execSync('zsh...') at line 221. This code shape — spawning interactive shells from a purported linting/testing helper — is inconsistent with the package's declared purpose and matches the shell-history / environment harvesting fingerprint used to collect credentials, tokens, and connection strings from a developer's shell state. The name is also a lookalike of legitimate TypeScript/ESLint/Jest tooling, which supports a lure/typosquat framing. Automated tracing of collect.js was blocked by the provider's malware-content filter, which corroborates that the traced code reads as operational credential-harvesting logic rather than benign build/lint helpers. ## Source: ghsa-malware (81ea1325df356dbcfeb455b0c18cb09dbb9cdac542fe91c7aafff35a0d63a025) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The [email protected] npm package includes malicious code in lib/collect.js that imports child_process and executes execSync calls to spawn interactive bash and zsh shells. This code is designed to harvest credentials, tokens, and connection strings from the developer's shell environment, which is inconsistent with the package's purported function as a linting/testing helper. The package name is a lookalike of legitimate tooling, indicating a typosquatting attack vector. Automated tracing was blocked by malware filters, confirming the malicious nature of the code. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
Potential Impact
Installation of [email protected] can lead to unauthorized collection of sensitive environment data, including credentials and tokens, from the developer's shell environment. This compromises developer security and potentially exposes access credentials to attackers. The malicious code executes shell commands that can harvest sensitive information without user consent.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for [email protected]. Users should avoid installing or using this package. Remove any installations of [email protected] from development environments. Verify dependencies to ensure no transitive inclusion of this malicious package. Monitor for and block typosquatting packages with similar names. Check vendor advisories or trusted sources for updates on remediation.
Malicious code in ts-eslint-jest (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (8e1ffed26d2d64bf9076210504de22b87e27a065821dedbc708fb05f7c47db74) The package [email protected] presents as a TypeScript/ESLint/Jest helper but ships lib/collect.js, which imports child_process and invokes execSync('bash...') at line 205 and execSync('zsh...') at line 221. This code shape — spawning interactive shells from a purported linting/testing helper — is inconsistent with the package's declared purpose and matches the shell-history / environment harvesting fingerprint used to collect credentials, tokens, and connection strings from a developer's shell state. The name is also a lookalike of legitimate TypeScript/ESLint/Jest tooling, which supports a lure/typosquat framing. Automated tracing of collect.js was blocked by the provider's malware-content filter, which corroborates that the traced code reads as operational credential-harvesting logic rather than benign build/lint helpers. ## Source: ghsa-malware (81ea1325df356dbcfeb455b0c18cb09dbb9cdac542fe91c7aafff35a0d63a025) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The [email protected] npm package includes malicious code in lib/collect.js that imports child_process and executes execSync calls to spawn interactive bash and zsh shells. This code is designed to harvest credentials, tokens, and connection strings from the developer's shell environment, which is inconsistent with the package's purported function as a linting/testing helper. The package name is a lookalike of legitimate tooling, indicating a typosquatting attack vector. Automated tracing was blocked by malware filters, confirming the malicious nature of the code. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild or available patches.
Potential Impact
Installation of [email protected] can lead to unauthorized collection of sensitive environment data, including credentials and tokens, from the developer's shell environment. This compromises developer security and potentially exposes access credentials to attackers. The malicious code executes shell commands that can harvest sensitive information without user consent.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented for [email protected]. Users should avoid installing or using this package. Remove any installations of [email protected] from development environments. Verify dependencies to ensure no transitive inclusion of this malicious package. Monitor for and block typosquatting packages with similar names. Check vendor advisories or trusted sources for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10076
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a50baad68715ace43585841
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:26:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 10:17:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 14:03:30 UTC
Views: 25
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