Malware in @cxp-shared/string-utilities
Malware was discovered in the npm package @cxp-shared/string-utilities. 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
- @cxp-shared/string-utilities
A malware-laden version of the npm package @cxp-shared/string-utilities was identified and published to the npm registry. The package grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity.
Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets, keys, and credentials stored on affected systems must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer.
While the malicious package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise achieved. A full security audit and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected organizations.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @cxp-shared/string-utilities
Remediation
- Immediately remove @cxp-shared/string-utilities from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Audit all systems that had this package installed for signs of compromise
- Consider full system rebuild or forensic analysis for critical infrastructure
- Review npm audit logs and dependency trees to identify all affected deployments
- Implement stricter package vetting and supply chain security controls
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-fmg2-rq45-rc5r · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @cxp-shared/string-utilities." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 29, 2026; last updated June 29, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-cxp-shared-string-utilities-jiz7af
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