Malware in @ci-lifecycle-test/postinstall-ping
Malware was distributed via the npm package @ci-lifecycle-test/postinstall-ping. 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
- @ci-lifecycle-test/postinstall-ping
The npm package @ci-lifecycle-test/postinstall-ping contained malware that compromised any system where it was installed or executed. According to the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-q86v-7cxj-6979), any computer running this package should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe malware granted outside entities full control of affected systems. Users are advised to rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. 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\nThis incident was disclosed on 2026-07-27 via GitHub's advisory system.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @ci-lifecycle-test/postinstall-ping
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @ci-lifecycle-test/postinstall-ping package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any system that had this package installed
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-q86v-7cxj-6979 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @ci-lifecycle-test/postinstall-ping." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-ci-lifecycle-test-postinstall-ping-gcluwl
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