Malware in awaitly
The npm package awaitly contained malware that provided full system compromise to attackers. Any system with the package installed should be considered fully compromised and all secrets and keys rotated from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- awaitly
The npm package awaitly was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub advisory, any computer that has 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 computer. While the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for widespread impact across all systems where it was installed.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- awaitly
Remediation
- Remove the awaitly package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or activity
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-c8c9-7f3h-7c76 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in awaitly." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 30, 2026; last updated June 30, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-awaitly-1dl1ls
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