Malicious code in voyager-web (npm)
The npm package 'voyager-web' version 999.0.0 is a malicious typosquatting package that executes code during installation to exfiltrate sensitive host and CI environment information to an attacker-controlled Discord webhook. It collects system identifiers and CI secrets and sends them without consent. This package is a proof-of-concept for dependency confusion attacks but results in full compromise of any system where it is installed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The malicious 'voyager-web' npm package version 999.0.0 contains preinstall and postinstall lifecycle hooks that run a script (callback.js) during npm install. This script gathers host identifiers (hostname, username, user IDs, home directory, platform, current working directory, local and external IP addresses, Node version, package name) and continuous integration environment variables (such as GITHUB_TOKEN, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, NPM_TOKEN, GITHUB_REPOSITORY, GITHUB_ACTOR, JENKINS_URL). It then exfiltrates this data via HTTP POST to a hardcoded Discord webhook URL and has a DNS-based fallback exfiltration method. The package name is a typo-squatting variant of the legitimate 'voyager-web' package from Reddit, and the version 999.0.0 is a known version used to override internal/private packages in dependency confusion attacks. The effect is automatic and silent exfiltration of sensitive data from any system that installs this package.
Potential Impact
Any system that installs this package is considered fully compromised due to automatic exfiltration of sensitive host and CI environment data, including secrets and credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access and further compromise of infrastructure. The presence of this package implies that all secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee remediation as the attacker may have established persistent control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious 'voyager-web' package version 999.0.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and credentials that may have been exposed, preferably from a secure, unaffected system. Since this package is a proof-of-concept for dependency confusion attacks, review and harden supply chain security practices to prevent installation of typosquatting or malicious packages. No official patch or fix exists as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Malicious code in voyager-web (npm)
Description
The npm package 'voyager-web' version 999.0.0 is a malicious typosquatting package that executes code during installation to exfiltrate sensitive host and CI environment information to an attacker-controlled Discord webhook. It collects system identifiers and CI secrets and sends them without consent. This package is a proof-of-concept for dependency confusion attacks but results in full compromise of any system where it is installed.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The malicious 'voyager-web' npm package version 999.0.0 contains preinstall and postinstall lifecycle hooks that run a script (callback.js) during npm install. This script gathers host identifiers (hostname, username, user IDs, home directory, platform, current working directory, local and external IP addresses, Node version, package name) and continuous integration environment variables (such as GITHUB_TOKEN, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, NPM_TOKEN, GITHUB_REPOSITORY, GITHUB_ACTOR, JENKINS_URL). It then exfiltrates this data via HTTP POST to a hardcoded Discord webhook URL and has a DNS-based fallback exfiltration method. The package name is a typo-squatting variant of the legitimate 'voyager-web' package from Reddit, and the version 999.0.0 is a known version used to override internal/private packages in dependency confusion attacks. The effect is automatic and silent exfiltration of sensitive data from any system that installs this package.
Potential Impact
Any system that installs this package is considered fully compromised due to automatic exfiltration of sensitive host and CI environment data, including secrets and credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access and further compromise of infrastructure. The presence of this package implies that all secrets and keys on the affected system should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee remediation as the attacker may have established persistent control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the malicious 'voyager-web' package version 999.0.0 immediately. Rotate all secrets and credentials that may have been exposed, preferably from a secure, unaffected system. Since this package is a proof-of-concept for dependency confusion attacks, review and harden supply chain security practices to prevent installation of typosquatting or malicious packages. No official patch or fix exists as this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5696
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3vr9-xc7m-h6qx"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a50ba2f68715ace4357cfcf
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:23:59 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 19:47:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 19:47:08 UTC
Views: 27
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