Malware in bucket-protocol-sdk-v2
Malware discovered in the npm package bucket-protocol-sdk-v2. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- bucket-protocol-sdk-v2
A malware incident has been identified in the npm package bucket-protocol-sdk-v2, published via GitHub Advisory GHSA-23pf-2cqf-xh64 on August 17, 2026.\n\nAccording to the advisory, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems.\n\nImmediate action is required: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers must be rotated from a different, uncompromised system. While the package should be removed, complete remediation cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise.\n\nThe package remains active and poses a critical risk to any systems that have not yet removed it.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- bucket-protocol-sdk-v2
Remediation
- Immediately remove the bucket-protocol-sdk-v2 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or backdoors
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or modifications
- Consider full system rebuild if critical infrastructure is affected
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-23pf-2cqf-xh64 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in bucket-protocol-sdk-v2." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 17, 2026; last updated August 17, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-bucket-protocol-sdk-v2-3zvldy
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