Malware in edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo
Malware discovered in the npm package edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo
The npm package edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo has been identified as containing malware. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate action is required: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated from a different, uncompromised system. The package should be removed, though full system compromise means removal may not eliminate all malicious software.\n\nThis incident was disclosed via GitHub Advisory GHSA-cqgx-r84j-px55 on 2026-07-27.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo
Remediation
- Immediately remove the edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo 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 for unauthorized access or activity
- Consider full system rebuild if compromise is confirmed
- Monitor for any lateral movement or persistence mechanisms
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-cqgx-r84j-px55 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-edu-npm-dependency-chain-demo-kprxrm
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