gchq / gchq/CyberChef

Operation request: JavaScript deobfuscator

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help wanted operation
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Description

### Summary

An operation, or series of operations, to help in the deobfuscation of JavaScript code. Obfuscated JavaScript is becoming more and more common in malware samples, so some utilities to help deobfuscate it would be useful.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points and requests ideas rather than a defined change. Start by establishing the intended deobfuscation operations and acceptance criteria with maintainers; the work is done only once a concrete scope and verification approach are agreed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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