Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander
A malicious npm package @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander was published, likely as a typosquatting attack. The package grants full system compromise to attackers.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander
A malicious npm package named @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander was identified and published to the npm registry. The package name itself suggests a typosquatting attack, designed to deceive users into installing it instead of a legitimate package.
According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-qpvx-cv58-6gq8), any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malware grants complete control of the affected computer to an outside entity.
Immediate remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. 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.
The advisory was published on 2026-07-20 via the GitHub Advisory Database.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander
Remediation
- Immediately identify all systems with @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander installed
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, 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 traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging if compromise is confirmed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-qpvx-cv58-6gq8 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @gocortexio/npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 20, 2026; last updated July 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-gocortexio-npmgremlinbox-typosquat-commander-zzeky2
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