Malware in devplatform-http-client
Malware was discovered in the npm package devplatform-http-client, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. The package has been flagged as critical and requires immediate removal and credential rotation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- devplatform-http-client
A malware incident was identified in the npm package devplatform-http-client. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-r433-38gp-v38v), 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, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that resulted from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with severe implications for system integrity and security.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- devplatform-http-client
Remediation
- Immediately remove the devplatform-http-client package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of affected systems
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected systems as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete reimaging if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-r433-38gp-v38v · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in devplatform-http-client." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 5, 2026; last updated August 5, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-devplatform-http-client-6djx2u
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