Malware in dom-weave
Malware was discovered in the npm package dom-weave, resulting in full system compromise for any installation. The package should be removed immediately and all secrets and keys rotated from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with dom-weave installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- dom-weave
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package dom-weave. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-wx59-xwhx-3mmv), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate action: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer. 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 users should treat their systems as potentially fully compromised and take appropriate incident response measures.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- dom-weave
Remediation
- Remove the dom-weave package immediately
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct thorough security audit
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible
- Monitor for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-wx59-xwhx-3mmv · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in dom-weave." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 14, 2026; last updated July 14, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-dom-weave-dn1bb4
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