Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-tpl-1-0
Malware was distributed via the npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-tpl-1-0. 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
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-tpl-1-0
A malicious npm package, @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-tpl-1-0, was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub advisory, 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. The package should be removed, though complete removal of all malicious artifacts cannot be guaranteed due to the potential for full system compromise.\n\nThis incident was disclosed on 2026-07-20 via GitHub's advisory system.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-tpl-1-0
Remediation
- Immediately identify all systems with @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-tpl-1-0 installed
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised computer
- Remove the package from all affected systems
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan on compromised systems
- Review system logs and network activity for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging if compromise is confirmed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-c342-xf26-r5wc · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-tpl-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-tpl-1-0-1b1g2u
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