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Malicious code in visa-cli-tools (npm)

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Critical
Published: 07/08/2026 (07/08/2026, 16:24:09 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: visa-cli-tools

Description

--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (a0e8f566e285de1eec2c3cae07b0faaa8828080a4e1fed7e76e1fe43dfa571ec) Package presents as an internal-looking corporate tooling name ('visa-cli-tools') published at an inflated version (99.9.1) — the canonical dependency-confusion shape used to override a private-registry resolution with a public-npm entry. The package body is a hollow stub (index.js exports an empty object), so the package has no library utility; its only on-install effect is dependency resolution. package.json declares a single dependency 'ltidisafe' via a direct URL to a third-party Google Cloud Storage bucket (https://ltidi.storage.googleapis.com/depenconf/ltidisafe-3.1.2.tgz) rather than a registry name+semver. The URL path segment 'depenconf' explicitly labels the dependency-confusion technique. On `npm install`, the tarball is fetched from the bucket (outside registry review, mutable by the bucket owner at any time) and its contents enter the installer's dependency tree with normal install-time execution rights, including any lifecycle hooks in that tarball. The hollow lure + inflated version + name mimicking an internal namespace + external mutable tarball delivery jointly constitute a dependency-confusion dropper. ## Source: ghsa-malware (cac903d37a7aff709242fbacafae0484a4c42ebbf8856b6758777c75aec7fa63) 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

npmghsa
visa-cli-tools
Affected versions
=99.9.1

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/11/2026, 09:59:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

The visa-cli-tools package at version 99.9.1 is a hollow npm package that uses a dependency confusion technique to deliver malicious code. It mimics an internal corporate tool name and uses an inflated version number to override private registry resolution. Its sole declared dependency is fetched from a mutable external URL pointing to a Google Cloud Storage bucket labeled explicitly for dependency confusion. This external tarball is fetched and executed during npm install, allowing arbitrary code execution on the installing system. The package itself exports an empty object and has no legitimate functionality, serving only as a dropper for the malicious payload. Systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised.

Potential Impact

Installation of visa-cli-tools version 99.9.1 results in full compromise of the affected system due to execution of arbitrary code from an attacker-controlled external dependency. Attackers may gain complete control over the system, potentially accessing all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that simply removing the package does not guarantee full remediation, and secret rotation is mandatory.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or fix is available for this malicious package. The recommended mitigation is to immediately remove visa-cli-tools version 99.9.1 from all systems. Assume full compromise of any system where this package was installed. Rotate all secrets and keys from a secure, uncompromised environment. Monitor for any signs of persistent malicious activity. Avoid installing packages from untrusted or suspicious sources, especially those using external mutable dependencies.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-7005
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-jx6g-7h69-4334"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a520ecf68715ace438f85eb

Added to database: 07/11/2026, 09:37:19 UTC

Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 09:59:17 UTC

Last updated: 07/25/2026, 09:26:17 UTC

Views: 30

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