Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0
Malware was discovered in the npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0. Systems with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0
A malicious npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0 was identified and published to the npm registry. The package contains malware that grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets, keys, and credentials stored on affected systems must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, complete remediation cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise. Additional malicious software may persist even after package removal. A full security audit and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, credentials, and authentication tokens from a different, uncompromised computer
- Conduct a full security audit of affected systems
- Consider rebuilding or reimaging affected systems to ensure complete removal of malware
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Monitor for any suspicious activity on accounts that may have been compromised
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-pgj9-qg38-66qm · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 20, 2026; last updated July 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-gocortexio-npmgremlinbox-mpl-2-0-1o135t
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