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Malware in crypto-promise-js

Malware was distributed via the npm package crypto-promise-js. Systems with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with all secrets and keys requiring immediate rotation from a different computer.

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Any system with the package installed or running
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Affected entities
  • crypto-promise-js

The npm package crypto-promise-js was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-qjp2-ccc7-vjv9), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered 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 compromise.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for complete system compromise.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • crypto-promise-js

Remediation

  • Immediately isolate any system with crypto-promise-js installed from the network
  • Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Remove the crypto-promise-js package from all systems
  • Perform a full security audit and malware scan on affected systems
  • Review system logs for any unauthorized access or activity during the period the package was installed
  • Consider the affected systems as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-qjp2-ccc7-vjv9 · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in crypto-promise-js." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 10, 2026; last updated June 10, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-crypto-promise-js-1lph8y

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