Malicious code in @vpms/design-system (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (43ce5813fba2660b094a3e8a5c5a0bf2f1972530c294830c0a2e3d15dcd1b096) package.json declares preinstall="node index.js". On every npm install, index.js iterates process.env and harvests any variable whose name contains SECRET/TOKEN/PASSWORD/KEY/CREDENTIAL, plus an explicit list of high-value secrets (NPM_TOKEN, GITHUB_TOKEN, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET, GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS, etc.). It also collects os.hostname(), os.userInfo().username, process.cwd(), process.platform, process.arch, and the output of execSync('ps -eo pid,pcpu,pmem,user,comm --sort=-pcpu | head -n 8'). The collected JSON is POSTed via https.request to a hardcoded Pipedream endpoint at eov0bmnid410yqf.m.pipedream.net. The package self-labels as a "PenTest design system" / canary but ships no design-system code — the main entry is solely the exfiltration script, and the @vpms scope appears to target an internal organization namespace (dependency-confusion shape). Self-labeling as a "pentest canary" does not excuse unsolicited bulk credential exfiltration from installers who never consented to a pentest scope. ## Source: ghsa-malware (537bc45c39817d78b733d2a67cdfbccfd9f638dfa184f151ed65ec597131c507) 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 (321dc26d64d28a5a4f4d59f0d719944570cccc7e16173b205160b2db4e04720e) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified '@vpms/design-system' @ 0.1.3 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The '@vpms/design-system' npm package versions 0.1.3, 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.1.2 include a preinstall script that executes 'node index.js' on installation. This script iterates over environment variables to harvest any containing keywords like SECRET, TOKEN, PASSWORD, KEY, or CREDENTIAL, including specific high-value secrets such as NPM_TOKEN, GITHUB_TOKEN, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET, and GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS. It also collects system information such as hostname, username, current working directory, platform, architecture, and top CPU-consuming processes. The collected data is sent via HTTPS POST to a hardcoded Pipedream endpoint associated with malicious activity. The package does not contain legitimate design system code and appears to be a malicious package targeting internal organization namespaces via dependency confusion techniques.
Potential Impact
This malicious package can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive credentials and environment information from any system where it is installed. The exfiltrated data includes high-value secrets that could allow attackers to compromise cloud accounts, source code repositories, and other critical infrastructure. This poses a significant risk of credential theft and subsequent unauthorized access or lateral movement within affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should immediately remove the affected versions (=0.1.3, =1.0.0, =1.0.1, =1.1.2) of the '@vpms/design-system' package from their projects. Avoid installing or updating to these versions. Audit systems for any signs of credential compromise if these versions were installed. Since no official patch or fix is available, do not use this package. Consider implementing strict package source verification and dependency auditing to prevent installation of malicious packages. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to exposed credentials.
Malicious code in @vpms/design-system (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (43ce5813fba2660b094a3e8a5c5a0bf2f1972530c294830c0a2e3d15dcd1b096) package.json declares preinstall="node index.js". On every npm install, index.js iterates process.env and harvests any variable whose name contains SECRET/TOKEN/PASSWORD/KEY/CREDENTIAL, plus an explicit list of high-value secrets (NPM_TOKEN, GITHUB_TOKEN, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET, GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS, etc.). It also collects os.hostname(), os.userInfo().username, process.cwd(), process.platform, process.arch, and the output of execSync('ps -eo pid,pcpu,pmem,user,comm --sort=-pcpu | head -n 8'). The collected JSON is POSTed via https.request to a hardcoded Pipedream endpoint at eov0bmnid410yqf.m.pipedream.net. The package self-labels as a "PenTest design system" / canary but ships no design-system code — the main entry is solely the exfiltration script, and the @vpms scope appears to target an internal organization namespace (dependency-confusion shape). Self-labeling as a "pentest canary" does not excuse unsolicited bulk credential exfiltration from installers who never consented to a pentest scope. ## Source: ghsa-malware (537bc45c39817d78b733d2a67cdfbccfd9f638dfa184f151ed65ec597131c507) 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 (321dc26d64d28a5a4f4d59f0d719944570cccc7e16173b205160b2db4e04720e) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified '@vpms/design-system' @ 0.1.3 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The '@vpms/design-system' npm package versions 0.1.3, 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.1.2 include a preinstall script that executes 'node index.js' on installation. This script iterates over environment variables to harvest any containing keywords like SECRET, TOKEN, PASSWORD, KEY, or CREDENTIAL, including specific high-value secrets such as NPM_TOKEN, GITHUB_TOKEN, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET, and GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS. It also collects system information such as hostname, username, current working directory, platform, architecture, and top CPU-consuming processes. The collected data is sent via HTTPS POST to a hardcoded Pipedream endpoint associated with malicious activity. The package does not contain legitimate design system code and appears to be a malicious package targeting internal organization namespaces via dependency confusion techniques.
Potential Impact
This malicious package can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive credentials and environment information from any system where it is installed. The exfiltrated data includes high-value secrets that could allow attackers to compromise cloud accounts, source code repositories, and other critical infrastructure. This poses a significant risk of credential theft and subsequent unauthorized access or lateral movement within affected environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should immediately remove the affected versions (=0.1.3, =1.0.0, =1.0.1, =1.1.2) of the '@vpms/design-system' package from their projects. Avoid installing or updating to these versions. Audit systems for any signs of credential compromise if these versions were installed. Since no official patch or fix is available, do not use this package. Consider implementing strict package source verification and dependency auditing to prevent installation of malicious packages. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to exposed credentials.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6467
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a3ef7e027e9c7971902c221
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 22:06:24 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 22:41:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/28/2026, 20:31:07 UTC
Views: 54
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