Malicious code in xhjckswqivb (npm)
The npm package 'xhjckswqivb' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that serves an obfuscated HTML mimicking a Cloudflare Turnstile challenge. When the HTML is loaded in a browser, it redirects the user to a malicious URL. The package does not execute code during installation, targeting end-users who open the HTML rather than developers installing the package. This package compromises any computer running it, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'xhjckswqivb' npm package version 1.0.0 contains only an index.html and package.json. The HTML mimics a Cloudflare Turnstile challenge and, when loaded in a browser, constructs an obfuscated URL from fragments and redirects the visitor to https://login.microlive.club/ with the original query string appended. There are no lifecycle scripts in package.json, so npm install and require do not execute the malicious code. The threat targets end-users who open the HTML, not developers installing the package. According to the GHSA-malware source, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys should be rotated immediately from a different machine.
Potential Impact
Any computer that has this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The malicious HTML can redirect users to a potentially harmful site, which may lead to credential theft or further compromise. All secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software or backdoors introduced by this package.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available. Immediate removal of the 'xhjckswqivb' package version 1.0.0 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the affected computer should be rotated from a different, secure machine. Due to the potential full compromise, a thorough security assessment and remediation of the affected system are advised.
Malicious code in xhjckswqivb (npm)
Description
The npm package 'xhjckswqivb' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that serves an obfuscated HTML mimicking a Cloudflare Turnstile challenge. When the HTML is loaded in a browser, it redirects the user to a malicious URL. The package does not execute code during installation, targeting end-users who open the HTML rather than developers installing the package. This package compromises any computer running it, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'xhjckswqivb' npm package version 1.0.0 contains only an index.html and package.json. The HTML mimics a Cloudflare Turnstile challenge and, when loaded in a browser, constructs an obfuscated URL from fragments and redirects the visitor to https://login.microlive.club/ with the original query string appended. There are no lifecycle scripts in package.json, so npm install and require do not execute the malicious code. The threat targets end-users who open the HTML, not developers installing the package. According to the GHSA-malware source, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys should be rotated immediately from a different machine.
Potential Impact
Any computer that has this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The malicious HTML can redirect users to a potentially harmful site, which may lead to credential theft or further compromise. All secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a secure environment. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software or backdoors introduced by this package.
Defensive Guidance
No official patch or fix is available. Immediate removal of the 'xhjckswqivb' package version 1.0.0 is recommended. All secrets and keys stored on the affected computer should be rotated from a different, secure machine. Due to the potential full compromise, a thorough security assessment and remediation of the affected system are advised.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13844
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-6w4f-884x-xjcf"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c9b43bf8831d539cdcf24
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:37:35 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 16:37:35 UTC
Views: 2
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