Malware in cwao-units
The npm package cwao-units was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-36rh-p4hx-qrr8 was published on 2026-07-13.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- cwao-units
The npm package cwao-units was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory, any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate remediation steps include rotating all secrets and keys stored on affected computers 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 initial compromise, given that the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nThe advisory was published on 2026-07-13 via GitHub's security advisory system.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- cwao-units
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the cwao-units package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit and forensic analysis of any system that had the package installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Consider the affected systems as potentially fully compromised and plan for reimaging or replacement if critical infrastructure
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-36rh-p4hx-qrr8 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in cwao-units." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 13, 2026; last updated July 13, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-cwao-units-3u2rwz
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