Malicious code in ventrix-kit (npm)
The npm package ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 and 1.5.2 contain a malicious loader that executes attacker-controlled code fetched from a hardcoded IP address. When the package's default getPlugin export is called, it performs an HTTP request to a remote server and executes the 'credits' field from the response as JavaScript code with full Node.js global scope access. This allows remote code execution on the host running the package. The package masquerades as a lightweight icon helper but includes suspicious dependencies inconsistent with its advertised functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 and 1.5.2 include a loader that, upon invoking the default getPlugin export, fetches data from a hardcoded IP endpoint (http://31.97.137.157:45000/icons/116). The response's 'credits' field is passed to the JavaScript Function constructor and executed with Node.js globals such as require, module, exports, process, and Buffer in scope. This design enables fully remote-controlled code execution by the operator of the remote server. The package's metadata and README misrepresent its purpose as an icon helper, while its dependencies suggest additional capabilities like native Windows credential access and persistent socket connections, further indicating malicious intent.
Potential Impact
Any code path that invokes the getPlugin export in ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 or 1.5.2 results in remote code execution on the consumer's host. This allows an attacker controlling the remote server at 31.97.137.157 to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Node.js process, potentially leading to full system compromise or data exfiltration.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should immediately cease using ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 and 1.5.2. Avoid invoking the getPlugin export if the package is present. Consider removing the package entirely from projects. Monitor for any updates or advisories from the package maintainers or npm registry. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for current remediation guidance.
Malicious code in ventrix-kit (npm)
Description
The npm package ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 and 1.5.2 contain a malicious loader that executes attacker-controlled code fetched from a hardcoded IP address. When the package's default getPlugin export is called, it performs an HTTP request to a remote server and executes the 'credits' field from the response as JavaScript code with full Node.js global scope access. This allows remote code execution on the host running the package. The package masquerades as a lightweight icon helper but includes suspicious dependencies inconsistent with its advertised functionality.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 and 1.5.2 include a loader that, upon invoking the default getPlugin export, fetches data from a hardcoded IP endpoint (http://31.97.137.157:45000/icons/116). The response's 'credits' field is passed to the JavaScript Function constructor and executed with Node.js globals such as require, module, exports, process, and Buffer in scope. This design enables fully remote-controlled code execution by the operator of the remote server. The package's metadata and README misrepresent its purpose as an icon helper, while its dependencies suggest additional capabilities like native Windows credential access and persistent socket connections, further indicating malicious intent.
Potential Impact
Any code path that invokes the getPlugin export in ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 or 1.5.2 results in remote code execution on the consumer's host. This allows an attacker controlling the remote server at 31.97.137.157 to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Node.js process, potentially leading to full system compromise or data exfiltration.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should immediately cease using ventrix-kit versions 0.5.2 and 1.5.2. Avoid invoking the getPlugin export if the package is present. Consider removing the package entirely from projects. Monitor for any updates or advisories from the package maintainers or npm registry. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or npm security advisories for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-12494
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a735741bf8831d539154d35
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 15:31:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 17:00:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/07/2026, 22:32:31 UTC
Views: 15
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