Malware in chalk-pro-logger
The npm package chalk-pro-logger was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise for any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- chalk-pro-loggernpm package
The npm package chalk-pro-logger has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub advisory (GHSA-h8jx-qfr4-5q9r), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory indicates that the malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems. While the package can be removed, there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the initial compromise.\n\nAll secrets and cryptographic keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- chalk-pro-logger
Remediation
- Immediately remove the chalk-pro-logger package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and cryptographic credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had this package installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Review logs and access patterns on affected systems for evidence of compromise
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-h8jx-qfr4-5q9r · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in chalk-pro-logger." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 6, 2026; last updated July 6, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-chalk-pro-logger-fzdhc3
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