Malware in @e50/utils
The npm package @e50/utils was found to contain malware, potentially giving attackers full control of affected systems. All systems with this package installed should be considered compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with @e50/utils installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @e50/utils
The npm package @e50/utils was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-w945-prph-8545), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory indicates that the malware may have granted outside entities full control of affected systems. While the package can 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.\n\nImmediate action is required for all affected systems, including rotation of all secrets and keys from a clean, unaffected computer.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @e50/utils
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @e50/utils package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, credentials, and tokens from a clean, unaffected computer
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any system that had @e50/utils installed
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-w945-prph-8545 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @e50/utils." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 29, 2026; last updated June 29, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-e50-utils-1o0hhq
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