Malware in consumerweb-risk
The npm package consumerweb-risk was found to contain malware. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with all secrets and keys requiring immediate rotation from a different system.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- consumerweb-risk
The npm package consumerweb-risk has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-5439-r8p8-2gmx), any system with this package installed or running should be treated as fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. 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 package's execution.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain compromise affecting the npm ecosystem.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- consumerweb-risk
Remediation
- Immediately remove the consumerweb-risk package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API 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 full system rebuild if the package was installed on production or sensitive systems
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-5439-r8p8-2gmx · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in consumerweb-risk." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 30, 2026; last updated July 30, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-consumerweb-risk-1g3e3n
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