Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0
The npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0 contains malware that grants full system compromise to attackers. All systems with this package installed should be 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
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0
A malicious npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0 was published containing malware. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with potential for complete system takeover by an external entity.\n\nThe malware grants attackers full control of affected systems. Immediate action is required to contain the threat and prevent further damage.\n\nAll secrets, keys, and credentials stored on affected computers must be rotated immediately from a clean, unaffected 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 initial compromise.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a clean, unaffected computer
- Perform a full forensic analysis of any system that had this package installed
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected system(s) as fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical infrastructure
- Audit npm package dependencies across your organization to identify any other installations of this malicious package
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-gwc5-9794-fgr2 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 20, 2026; last updated July 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-gocortexio-npmgremlinbox-c-uda-1-0-1505h9
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