Malicious code in @webda-infra/search (npm)
The npm package @webda-infra/search version 99.9.1 is a malicious placeholder designed to execute arbitrary code during installation. It declares a dependency on a package hosted on an unverified Google Cloud Storage URL, allowing the attacker to serve any code, including install scripts, to the victim. Installing this package can lead to full system compromise. Immediate removal and secret/key rotation are strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
@webda-infra/[email protected] is a near-empty package that depends on an untrusted package 'ltidisafe' fetched from a mutable Google Cloud Storage URL unrelated to the legitimate publisher. The package name and version are chosen to outrank legitimate internal packages, enabling dependency confusion or namespace squatting attacks. The mutable URL allows the attacker to change the payload at any time, including lifecycle scripts that run on install, effectively executing arbitrary code on the installer's machine. This results in a fully compromised system once the package is installed.
Potential Impact
Any system that installs @webda-infra/[email protected] is at risk of full compromise due to arbitrary code execution during package installation. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected machine, potentially accessing all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that removing the package alone does not guarantee eradication of malicious software introduced by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is no official patch or fix available for this malicious package. The recommended mitigation is to immediately remove @webda-infra/[email protected] from all systems. Additionally, all secrets and keys stored on affected machines should be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. Exercise caution with packages that have unusual version numbers or dependencies pointing to unverified URLs. Monitor package sources carefully to avoid dependency confusion or namespace squatting attacks.
Malicious code in @webda-infra/search (npm)
Description
The npm package @webda-infra/search version 99.9.1 is a malicious placeholder designed to execute arbitrary code during installation. It declares a dependency on a package hosted on an unverified Google Cloud Storage URL, allowing the attacker to serve any code, including install scripts, to the victim. Installing this package can lead to full system compromise. Immediate removal and secret/key rotation are strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
@webda-infra/[email protected] is a near-empty package that depends on an untrusted package 'ltidisafe' fetched from a mutable Google Cloud Storage URL unrelated to the legitimate publisher. The package name and version are chosen to outrank legitimate internal packages, enabling dependency confusion or namespace squatting attacks. The mutable URL allows the attacker to change the payload at any time, including lifecycle scripts that run on install, effectively executing arbitrary code on the installer's machine. This results in a fully compromised system once the package is installed.
Potential Impact
Any system that installs @webda-infra/[email protected] is at risk of full compromise due to arbitrary code execution during package installation. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected machine, potentially accessing all stored secrets and keys. The compromise is severe enough that removing the package alone does not guarantee eradication of malicious software introduced by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is no official patch or fix available for this malicious package. The recommended mitigation is to immediately remove @webda-infra/[email protected] from all systems. Additionally, all secrets and keys stored on affected machines should be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. Exercise caution with packages that have unusual version numbers or dependencies pointing to unverified URLs. Monitor package sources carefully to avoid dependency confusion or namespace squatting attacks.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-5433
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-4rmm-f927-v58w"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed2927e9c79719934af6
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:09:45 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:19:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 23:45:18 UTC
Views: 7
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