Malware in abuden24
The npm package abuden24 contains malware that grants full system compromise to an outside entity. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- abuden24
The npm package abuden24 has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-h4f2-jv57-q2pf), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate remediation is critical. All secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. The package should be removed, though full removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed given the level of system access the malware may have obtained.\n\nThe advisory indicates that the attacker may have gained full control of affected systems, meaning that simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious artifacts.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- abuden24
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on affected computers from a different, uncompromised system
- Remove the abuden24 package from all affected systems
- Assume full system compromise and conduct thorough security audit of affected machines
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-h4f2-jv57-q2pf · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in abuden24." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 13, 2026; last updated July 13, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-abuden24-10ulh7
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