Malicious code in typesript-core (npm)
The npm package 'typesript-core' version 1.0.0 is a typosquatting malicious package impersonating 'typescript'. It contains no legitimate library functionality but executes a post-install script that decodes and contacts a command-and-control server. The script sends host fingerprint data, downloads a Windows executable to the temporary directory, and runs it silently. When installed under Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), it uses a PowerShell bridge to execute the payload on the Windows host. The malicious payload and commands are obfuscated using XOR encoding.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'typesript-core' package at version 1.0.0 is a malicious typosquat of the legitimate 'typescript' npm package. Its index.js exports an empty object, providing no functionality. The package's postinstall script runs automatically upon installation, XOR-decodes a hardcoded payload URL and a PowerShell bridge command, and contacts a C2 server at IP 193.70.34.101 on port 20099 by POSTing a JSON host fingerprint. It then downloads a Windows PE executable to the %TEMP% directory as 'main.exe' and executes it detached and hidden. Under WSL, it executes a PowerShell command to launch the same payload on the Windows host. All payload URLs and commands are obfuscated with XOR encoding to evade detection.
Potential Impact
This package enables remote code execution on the host machine by downloading and executing a malicious Windows executable from a remote server. It can compromise Windows systems, including those running WSL, by silently executing malware. The malicious behavior occurs automatically upon npm install, potentially leading to system compromise without user awareness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the 'typesript-core' package, as it is a malicious typosquat. Remove any installations of this package immediately. Since no official patch or fix exists, users should rely on package name verification and use trusted sources. Employ npm security tools to detect and block typosquatting packages. Monitor for and remove any downloaded payloads such as '%TEMP%\main.exe'.
Malicious code in typesript-core (npm)
Description
The npm package 'typesript-core' version 1.0.0 is a typosquatting malicious package impersonating 'typescript'. It contains no legitimate library functionality but executes a post-install script that decodes and contacts a command-and-control server. The script sends host fingerprint data, downloads a Windows executable to the temporary directory, and runs it silently. When installed under Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), it uses a PowerShell bridge to execute the payload on the Windows host. The malicious payload and commands are obfuscated using XOR encoding.
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The 'typesript-core' package at version 1.0.0 is a malicious typosquat of the legitimate 'typescript' npm package. Its index.js exports an empty object, providing no functionality. The package's postinstall script runs automatically upon installation, XOR-decodes a hardcoded payload URL and a PowerShell bridge command, and contacts a C2 server at IP 193.70.34.101 on port 20099 by POSTing a JSON host fingerprint. It then downloads a Windows PE executable to the %TEMP% directory as 'main.exe' and executes it detached and hidden. Under WSL, it executes a PowerShell command to launch the same payload on the Windows host. All payload URLs and commands are obfuscated with XOR encoding to evade detection.
Potential Impact
This package enables remote code execution on the host machine by downloading and executing a malicious Windows executable from a remote server. It can compromise Windows systems, including those running WSL, by silently executing malware. The malicious behavior occurs automatically upon npm install, potentially leading to system compromise without user awareness.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the 'typesript-core' package, as it is a malicious typosquat. Remove any installations of this package immediately. Since no official patch or fix exists, users should rely on package name verification and use trusted sources. Employ npm security tools to detect and block typosquatting packages. Monitor for and remove any downloaded payloads such as '%TEMP%\main.exe'.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-14155
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a85b4cbacd9273b49252eca
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:51:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:55:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 14:55:06 UTC
Views: 2
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