Malicious code in ts-lint-builds (npm)
big.js typosquat campaign - SSH backdoor implantation, credential and crypto wallet theft --- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (1b5b6d9da5acae076b81860b7c119f9b61dd48b9b5360e56b582fdae563f96d8) The package ts-lint-builds was found to contain malicious code. ## Source: ghsa-malware (f10fca1eb0f085174a194bd27deb1e579b9a904565a9142a390b244f9bea5410) 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 ts-lint-builds npm package version 1.0.5 was identified as malicious in a typosquatting campaign mimicking the big.js package. It contains code that implants an SSH backdoor and steals credentials and crypto wallets. The compromise is severe enough that any system with this package installed is considered fully compromised, requiring secret rotation and thorough remediation. No official patch or fix is available, and the package should be removed immediately. The threat was reported by Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware sources.
Potential Impact
Installation or execution of ts-lint-builds version 1.0.5 results in full system compromise through SSH backdoor implantation and theft of sensitive credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. This can lead to unauthorized remote access, data theft, and potential further malicious activity on the affected system. The compromise undermines trust in the system's integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the ts-lint-builds package version 1.0.5 immediately from all affected systems. Consider all systems with this package installed as fully compromised. Rotate all secrets, credentials, and cryptographic keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of affected systems to ensure no residual malicious software remains. No official patch or fix is available; avoidance and removal are the only mitigations.
Malicious code in ts-lint-builds (npm)
Description
big.js typosquat campaign - SSH backdoor implantation, credential and crypto wallet theft --- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (1b5b6d9da5acae076b81860b7c119f9b61dd48b9b5360e56b582fdae563f96d8) The package ts-lint-builds was found to contain malicious code. ## Source: ghsa-malware (f10fca1eb0f085174a194bd27deb1e579b9a904565a9142a390b244f9bea5410) 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 ts-lint-builds npm package version 1.0.5 was identified as malicious in a typosquatting campaign mimicking the big.js package. It contains code that implants an SSH backdoor and steals credentials and crypto wallets. The compromise is severe enough that any system with this package installed is considered fully compromised, requiring secret rotation and thorough remediation. No official patch or fix is available, and the package should be removed immediately. The threat was reported by Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware sources.
Potential Impact
Installation or execution of ts-lint-builds version 1.0.5 results in full system compromise through SSH backdoor implantation and theft of sensitive credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. This can lead to unauthorized remote access, data theft, and potential further malicious activity on the affected system. The compromise undermines trust in the system's integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the ts-lint-builds package version 1.0.5 immediately from all affected systems. Consider all systems with this package installed as fully compromised. Rotate all secrets, credentials, and cryptographic keys from a separate, uncompromised system. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of affected systems to ensure no residual malicious software remains. No official patch or fix is available; avoidance and removal are the only mitigations.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-2883
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-rhr9-fqxc-vwqq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4c341227e9c797195f7d5a
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 23:02:42 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 23:17:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 17:27:21 UTC
Views: 4
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