Malware in humanize-kit
Malware discovered in the npm package humanize-kit. 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
- humanize-kit
The npm package humanize-kit has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-hxh5-f4r5-8m6g), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory indicates that the malware may have granted outside entities full control of affected systems. Complete removal of the malicious software cannot be guaranteed by simply uninstalling the package.\n\nImmediate action is required for all systems that have installed or executed this package.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- humanize-kit
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the humanize-kit package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had this package installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Review system logs for any suspicious activity during the period the package was installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-hxh5-f4r5-8m6g · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in humanize-kit." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 14, 2026; last updated July 14, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-humanize-kit-c6kypl
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