Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl
The npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl contained malware that grants full system compromise to attackers. Any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised and all secrets and keys rotated immediately.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl
A malicious npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl was identified in the GitHub Advisory Database. The package contains malware that provides complete system compromise to an outside entity.\n\nAny computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, full system compromise means there is no guarantee that removing the package alone will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the initial compromise. A comprehensive security review and potential system rebuild may be necessary.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct a comprehensive security audit
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Monitor for any lateral movement or persistence mechanisms installed by the malware
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-pwfp-vhxq-7g8f · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 20, 2026; last updated July 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-gocortexio-npmgremlinbox-ms-lpl-13sszu
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