MSC-2026-11540
Published:August 31, 2026
Updated:August 31, 2026
Malicious code: obfuscated preinstall dropper. package.json adds preinstall running 3FWCvzduYZg.js, an XOR-obfuscated eval that AES-128-GCM-decrypts an embedded blob, drops it to os.tmpdir()/<random>.js, executes via node/bun (execSync) and deletes it (errors swallowed). Compromised maintainer release of a high-traffic package (8.3M downloads); ~26-32MB staged payload downloaded from release-assets.githubusercontent.com at install. Supply-chain attack, Sept-2025 npm worm wave.
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
NONE
Vulnerable System Integrity
NONE
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
7.5
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Exploit Maturity
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Embedded Malicious Code