Malware in color-utils-dee0
The npm package color-utils-dee0 contains malware that grants full system compromise to attackers. Any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised and all secrets and keys rotated immediately from a different machine.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- color-utils-dee0
The npm package color-utils-dee0 has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-f8p9-v2xw-79xc), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory warns that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different computer. 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 initial compromise, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nAffected users should treat any system with this package as potentially containing persistent malware and take appropriate incident response measures.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- color-utils-dee0
Remediation
- Immediately remove the color-utils-dee0 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct thorough forensic analysis
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible
- Review system logs and network traffic for indicators of compromise
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-f8p9-v2xw-79xc · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in color-utils-dee0." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 18, 2026; last updated June 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-color-utils-dee0-y5dugk
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