Malware in identityauthorizationserv
The npm package identityauthorizationserv was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- identityauthorizationserv
The npm package identityauthorizationserv was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub advisory, any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nAffected systems require immediate remediation. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer. The malicious package should be removed from all systems.\n\nDue to the nature of the compromise, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of running it. A full security audit and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- identityauthorizationserv
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, unaffected computer
- Remove the identityauthorizationserv package from all systems
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had the package installed
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Monitor for any signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Review logs for any suspicious activity during the time the package was installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-gxvc-xwj7-xghw · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in identityauthorizationserv." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-identityauthorizationserv-v2035j
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