Malware in @flex-ng/filter-pipe
Malware discovered in the npm package @flex-ng/filter-pipe. 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
- @flex-ng/filter-pipe
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package @flex-ng/filter-pipe. According to the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-4wmg-pwv3-88v4), 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 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\nAffected users should treat this as a critical security incident requiring comprehensive system remediation and credential rotation.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @flex-ng/filter-pipe
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @flex-ng/filter-pipe package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Perform a comprehensive security audit and malware scan of affected systems
- Review system logs and access logs for signs of unauthorized activity
- Consider full system reimaging if the package was installed on production or sensitive systems
- Monitor for any suspicious activity or unauthorized access attempts
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-4wmg-pwv3-88v4 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @flex-ng/filter-pipe." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 14, 2026; last updated July 14, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-flex-ng-filter-pipe-r9lagu
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