Malicious code in @antv/g6-element (npm)
The npm account 'atool' was compromised and used to publish 631 malicious versions across 314 packages, including @antv/g6-element. Each version injects a preinstall hook executing an obfuscated Bun script that exfiltrates credentials (AWS keys, GitHub PATs, npm tokens, GCP/Azure/Kubernetes credentials, SSH keys, Docker configs, database strings, Stripe/Slack tokens) via the GitHub API and establishes persistence through CI/CD workflow injection and system daemons.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- 631 malicious versions across 314 npm packages; widespread credential theft affecting AWS, GitHub, npm, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, SSH, Docker, databases, Stripe, and Slack
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Threat actor
- Affected entities
- @antv/g6-elementMalicious preinstall hook injected; part of Mini Shai-Hulud campaign
Overview\n\nThe npm account 'atool' was compromised as part of the "Mini Shai-Hulud" supply chain attack campaign. The attacker published 631 malicious versions across 314 npm packages in an automated 22-minute burst, including @antv/g6-element. Each malicious version contains a preinstall hook that executes a 498KB obfuscated Bun script.\n\n## Attack Mechanism\n\nThe injected preinstall hook executes obfuscated code that exfiltrates sensitive credentials via the GitHub API as a covert channel. Stolen data includes AWS keys, GitHub PATs, npm tokens, GCP service accounts, Azure credentials, Kubernetes service account tokens, SSH keys, Docker auth configs, database connection strings, Stripe keys, and Slack tokens. Credentials are committed to attacker-controlled repositories following Dune-themed naming patterns (e.g., harkonnen-melange-742).\n\n## Persistence Mechanisms\n\nBeyond the initial preinstall hook, the attack establishes persistence through multiple vectors: CI/CD workflow injection (a GitHub Actions workflow named Run Copilot that dumps all secrets via toJSON(secrets)), AI agent session hooks, and a system daemon named kitty-monitor.\n\n## Detection\n\nThe malicious package was identified by Amazon Inspector and Google Open Source Security scanning."
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @antv/g6-element
Remediation
- Immediately revoke all credentials (AWS keys, GitHub PATs, npm tokens, GCP/Azure service accounts, Kubernetes tokens, SSH keys, Docker auth configs, database credentials, Stripe/Slack API keys) that may have been exposed
- Remove @antv/g6-element and all affected packages from production environments
- Audit npm account 'atool' and enable 2FA/MFA on all npm accounts
- Scan CI/CD systems for injected GitHub Actions workflows named 'Run Copilot' and remove them
- Check for system daemons named 'kitty-monitor' and remove if present
- Review git repositories for commits with Dune-themed naming patterns (e.g., 'harkonnen-melange-742') and audit for exfiltrated data
- Monitor for unauthorized access using stolen credentials across all affected services
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-gp4r-64q7-rx37 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malicious code in @antv/g6-element (npm)." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malicious-code-in-antv-g6-element-npm-1hv8lh
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