Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators
The npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators contained malware with cryptomining capabilities. Installation resulted in full system compromise, requiring immediate secret rotation and package removal.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators
A malicious npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators was published and distributed via the npm registry. The package contained malware with cryptomining functionality.
Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malware granted outside entities potential full control of affected systems. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, 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. A thorough security audit and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, unaffected computer
- Audit system logs for unauthorized access or activity during the period the package was installed
- Consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete removal of malware
- Check npm audit and dependency trees for any other potentially compromised packages
- Monitor affected systems for signs of cryptomining activity or unauthorized network connections
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-6rh6-pc5p-4j88 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 20, 2026; last updated July 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-gocortexio-npmgremlinbox-malware-cryptomining-indicators-1dqd3o
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