Malware in aes-decode-runner-pro
Malware discovered in the npm package aes-decode-runner-pro. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and may have given outside entities complete control.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- aes-decode-runner-pro
The npm package aes-decode-runner-pro has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-f4hv-x68w-wqr9), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. While the package should be removed, there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the package's execution, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nAffected users should treat their systems as potentially fully compromised and take appropriate incident response measures.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- aes-decode-runner-pro
Remediation
- Immediately isolate any system with aes-decode-runner-pro installed from the network
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the aes-decode-runner-pro package from all systems
- Conduct a full forensic investigation of affected systems to identify any additional malicious software
- Monitor for unauthorized access or activity on affected systems
- Consider full system reimaging if complete compromise is suspected
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-f4hv-x68w-wqr9 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in aes-decode-runner-pro." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 24, 2026; last updated June 24, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-aes-decode-runner-pro-1309j9
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