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Malicious code in vvvedernikov-test-another-test (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 09:09:54 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: vvvedernikov-test-another-test

Description

The npm package 'vvvedernikov-test-another-test' version 20.2.6 contains malicious code that downloads and executes a payload from obfuscated Cloudflare Workers hosts. The payload is saved to temporary directories and executed with elevated permissions, effectively compromising the host system. The package uses runtime assembly and obfuscation techniques to evade detection and installs persistent markers to avoid repeated infection. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys on that system should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation due to potential additional malware installed.

Affected software

npmghsa
vvvedernikov-test-another-test
Affected versions
=20.2.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 19:19:27 UTC

Technical Analysis

The 'vvvedernikov-test-another-test' npm package (version 20.2.6) includes malicious functionality that, upon requiring the package, loads a bootstrap script which dynamically constructs hostnames to fetch a binary payload over HTTPS from multiple obfuscated Cloudflare Workers endpoints. This payload is written to randomized temporary file paths with executable permissions and launched detached via shell commands. The package employs obfuscation techniques such as runtime string assembly and dynamic module loading to evade static analysis. It also installs a persistent marker file to prevent reinstallation and disguises its components under benign names like 'analytics' and 'telemetry'. A secondary copy of the drop-and-execute code is embedded in a library framed as an 'Analytics SDK'. This behavior results in full system compromise, with attackers gaining remote code execution capabilities.

Potential Impact

Systems with this package installed are fully compromised, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. All secrets, credentials, and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be considered exposed. The malicious payload runs with sufficient privileges to evade simple removal, and the presence of persistent markers indicates potential ongoing control. Removing the package alone does not guarantee eradication of the threat, as additional malware may have been installed.

Mitigation Recommendations

Immediate removal of the 'vvvedernikov-test-another-test' package version 20.2.6 is recommended. However, due to the full compromise risk, all secrets and keys stored on the affected system must be rotated from a separate, trusted environment. Conduct a thorough forensic investigation and system rebuild if possible. No official patch or fix is available for this malicious package; remediation relies on removal and credential rotation.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12308
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-2cwh-jj48-rvcp"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a74cfacbf8831d5391b2160

Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:17:16 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 19:19:27 UTC

Last updated: 08/06/2026, 19:19:27 UTC

Views: 2

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