Malware in ect-839201
The npm package ect-839201 contains malware that grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- ect-839201
The npm package ect-839201 has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-v786-gqcj-q437), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nAffected systems require immediate remediation. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer. The malware grants full control of the system to an outside entity, meaning that removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that was installed as a result of the compromise.\n\nThe package should be removed from all systems, though complete remediation may require additional forensic investigation and system hardening given the severity of the compromise.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- ect-839201
Remediation
- Immediately remove the ect-839201 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic investigation
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Monitor for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-v786-gqcj-q437 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in ect-839201." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 15, 2026; last updated June 16, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-ect-839201-1cx95r
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