Malicious code in ue-automation-scripts (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (cbc2db9a2a365d53d76fe7ca2a8f219f98118d99b53698cf7ce8b31cf81eda3f) Package name 'ue-automation-scripts' with version 99999.0.0 is the canonical dependency-confusion shape used to hijack installs on internal CI systems that resolve unqualified names against the public npm registry. The preinstall lifecycle script in package.json runs unconditionally on `npm install` and: (1) collects hostname, username, cwd, platform, node version, npm user-agent, and CI indicators; (2) enumerates process.env with a regex matching credential-shaped keys (AWS_, GITHUB_, GH_, NPM_, EPIC_, UE_, HORDE_, P4, CI, BUILD, TOKEN, KEY, SECRET), taking up to 30 matches; (3) POSTs the JSON payload over plain HTTP to the hardcoded bare-IP endpoint http://109.123.247.172/npm/ue_automation_scripts; and (4) performs a DNS lookup encoding hostname and username as a subdomain of ue_automation_scripts.npm.epic-dc.oast.fun (an interactsh/OAST out-of-band interaction service) as a secondary confirmation channel that also works from environments blocking HTTP egress. The Epic/UE/HORDE/P4 targeting indicates the campaign is aimed at Epic Games / Unreal Engine internal build infrastructure (Horde agents, Perforce credentials). ## Source: ghsa-malware (99a6158ac008e16c5150e5cebe3ffa1da95ae8fa9b5391913e75af12c2611f69) 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. ## Source: ossf-package-analysis (312f2d385743023503ed2c86bab1361eff17db32aa8a33d6d4da0015b3650095) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'ue-automation-scripts' @ 99999.0.0 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ue-automation-scripts' npm package at version 99999.0.0 is a malicious package designed to hijack internal CI systems that resolve unqualified package names against the public npm registry. Its preinstall lifecycle script collects hostname, username, current working directory, platform, Node.js version, npm user-agent, and CI environment indicators. It enumerates environment variables matching credential-related patterns (e.g., AWS_, GITHUB_, TOKEN, SECRET) and collects up to 30 such values. This data is sent via an unencrypted HTTP POST request to a hardcoded IP address (http://109.123.247.172/npm/ue_automation_scripts). Additionally, it performs a DNS lookup encoding hostname and username as a subdomain of ue_automation_scripts.npm.epic-dc.oast.fun, an out-of-band interaction service, to confirm exfiltration even if HTTP egress is blocked. The package specifically targets Epic Games/Unreal Engine internal build infrastructure, including Horde agents and Perforce credentials. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and removal alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed are fully compromised. Sensitive environment variables and credentials may be exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server. This can lead to unauthorized access to internal build infrastructure, source code repositories, and cloud services. The compromise extends beyond the package installation, as attackers may have established persistent control. Immediate secret rotation is necessary to prevent further unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available for this malicious package. Immediate removal of the 'ue-automation-scripts' package version 99999.0.0 is required. All secrets and credentials stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a secure, uncompromised environment. Due to the potential full system compromise, consider rebuilding the affected systems from known good backups or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Malicious code in ue-automation-scripts (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (cbc2db9a2a365d53d76fe7ca2a8f219f98118d99b53698cf7ce8b31cf81eda3f) Package name 'ue-automation-scripts' with version 99999.0.0 is the canonical dependency-confusion shape used to hijack installs on internal CI systems that resolve unqualified names against the public npm registry. The preinstall lifecycle script in package.json runs unconditionally on `npm install` and: (1) collects hostname, username, cwd, platform, node version, npm user-agent, and CI indicators; (2) enumerates process.env with a regex matching credential-shaped keys (AWS_, GITHUB_, GH_, NPM_, EPIC_, UE_, HORDE_, P4, CI, BUILD, TOKEN, KEY, SECRET), taking up to 30 matches; (3) POSTs the JSON payload over plain HTTP to the hardcoded bare-IP endpoint http://109.123.247.172/npm/ue_automation_scripts; and (4) performs a DNS lookup encoding hostname and username as a subdomain of ue_automation_scripts.npm.epic-dc.oast.fun (an interactsh/OAST out-of-band interaction service) as a secondary confirmation channel that also works from environments blocking HTTP egress. The Epic/UE/HORDE/P4 targeting indicates the campaign is aimed at Epic Games / Unreal Engine internal build infrastructure (Horde agents, Perforce credentials). ## Source: ghsa-malware (99a6158ac008e16c5150e5cebe3ffa1da95ae8fa9b5391913e75af12c2611f69) 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. ## Source: ossf-package-analysis (312f2d385743023503ed2c86bab1361eff17db32aa8a33d6d4da0015b3650095) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'ue-automation-scripts' @ 99999.0.0 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The 'ue-automation-scripts' npm package at version 99999.0.0 is a malicious package designed to hijack internal CI systems that resolve unqualified package names against the public npm registry. Its preinstall lifecycle script collects hostname, username, current working directory, platform, Node.js version, npm user-agent, and CI environment indicators. It enumerates environment variables matching credential-related patterns (e.g., AWS_, GITHUB_, TOKEN, SECRET) and collects up to 30 such values. This data is sent via an unencrypted HTTP POST request to a hardcoded IP address (http://109.123.247.172/npm/ue_automation_scripts). Additionally, it performs a DNS lookup encoding hostname and username as a subdomain of ue_automation_scripts.npm.epic-dc.oast.fun, an out-of-band interaction service, to confirm exfiltration even if HTTP egress is blocked. The package specifically targets Epic Games/Unreal Engine internal build infrastructure, including Horde agents and Perforce credentials. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and removal alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts.
Potential Impact
Systems with this package installed are fully compromised. Sensitive environment variables and credentials may be exfiltrated to an attacker-controlled server. This can lead to unauthorized access to internal build infrastructure, source code repositories, and cloud services. The compromise extends beyond the package installation, as attackers may have established persistent control. Immediate secret rotation is necessary to prevent further unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available for this malicious package. Immediate removal of the 'ue-automation-scripts' package version 99999.0.0 is required. All secrets and credentials stored on the compromised system should be rotated immediately from a secure, uncompromised environment. Due to the potential full system compromise, consider rebuilding the affected systems from known good backups or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete removal of malicious components.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6730
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a46ecac27e9c7971943b846
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:56:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 11:44:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 07:01:16 UTC
Views: 25
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