Malware in express-sequelize-wrapper
Malware discovered in the npm package express-sequelize-wrapper. 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
- express-sequelize-wrapper
The npm package express-sequelize-wrapper has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-4rxq-hv39-2x82), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. 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 package installation, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nThis is a critical supply chain incident affecting the npm ecosystem.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- express-sequelize-wrapper
Remediation
- Immediately remove the express-sequelize-wrapper 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 the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical infrastructure
- Monitor for any signs of persistent malware or backdoors
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-4rxq-hv39-2x82 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in express-sequelize-wrapper." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 30, 2026; last updated July 30, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-express-sequelize-wrapper-209oyy
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