Malware in ethers-wallet-package
Malware was discovered in the npm package ethers-wallet-package, potentially providing full system compromise to attackers. All systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised and all secrets and keys rotated from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- ethers-wallet-packagenpm package containing malware
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package ethers-wallet-package. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-7pvf-g7jg-rxpj), 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, 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 targeting cryptocurrency wallet users and developers.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- ethers-wallet-package
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Remove the ethers-wallet-package from all affected systems
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any computer that had this package installed
- Review all account access logs and activity from affected systems for signs of unauthorized access
- Consider the affected computer fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems were involved
- Monitor for any unauthorized transactions or access to cryptocurrency wallets or other sensitive accounts
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-7pvf-g7jg-rxpj · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in ethers-wallet-package." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 23, 2026; last updated July 23, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-ethers-wallet-package-1qpbro
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