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Malware in decode-sdks

The npm package decode-sdks contains malware that provides full system compromise to attackers. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.

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  • decode-sdks

The npm package decode-sdks has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub advisory, any computer that has 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 initial compromise, given that the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nAffected package: decode-sdks (npm).

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • decode-sdks

Remediation

  • Immediately isolate any computer with decode-sdks installed from the network
  • Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Remove the decode-sdks package
  • Perform a full security audit and malware scan of affected systems
  • Consider the affected system fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical infrastructure

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-gv37-287r-g9vx · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in decode-sdks." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 3, 2026; last updated July 3, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-decode-sdks-1ezhfl

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