Malicious code in @aligntech-cw/alignerfit (npm)
Malicious code was discovered in the npm package @aligntech-cw/alignerfit. The package was identified by the OpenSSF malicious-packages project and assigned identifier MAL-2024-1743.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Unknown; depends on adoption of affected versions
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @aligntech-cw/alignerfit
The npm package @aligntech-cw/alignerfit was found to contain malicious code. The discovery was credited to the OpenSSF's malicious-packages project, which maintains a catalog of confirmed malicious packages across package ecosystems.\n\nThe incident was documented in GitHub Advisory GHSA-4jvv-pv44-h4cp and assigned the malicious package identifier MAL-2024-1743. The package was published on npm and posed a supply chain risk to any projects that installed it as a dependency.\n\nNo specific technical details about the malicious payload, affected versions, or remediation timeline are provided in the source material.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @aligntech-cw/alignerfit
Remediation
- Remove @aligntech-cw/alignerfit from all project dependencies
- Audit project dependencies for any other suspicious or unknown packages
- Review package.json and lock files for unexpected entries
- Consider using npm audit and security scanning tools to identify compromised dependencies
- If the package was installed, review system logs and environment for signs of compromise
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-4jvv-pv44-h4cp · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malicious code in @aligntech-cw/alignerfit (npm)." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 26, 2026; last updated July 26, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malicious-code-in-aligntech-cw-alignerfit-npm-gbibyo
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