Malware in @immobiliarelabs/backstage-plugin-gitlab
Malware was discovered in the npm package @immobiliarelabs/backstage-plugin-gitlab. Any computer with 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 computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @immobiliarelabs/backstage-plugin-gitlab
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package @immobiliarelabs/backstage-plugin-gitlab. The package contained malicious code that could grant full control of affected systems 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 computers must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer.\n\nWhile 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. A thorough security review and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @immobiliarelabs/backstage-plugin-gitlab
Remediation
- Immediately identify all systems with @immobiliarelabs/backstage-plugin-gitlab installed or running
- Isolate affected systems from the network if possible
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the package from all affected systems
- Conduct a thorough security audit and forensic analysis of affected systems
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Review access logs and audit trails for any unauthorized activity during the compromise period
- Notify all users and systems that may have been impacted by the compromise
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-r4r5-rj2h-xfvg · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @immobiliarelabs/backstage-plugin-gitlab." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-immobiliarelabs-backstage-plugin-gitlab-1t7b7k
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