Malware in linter-entry
The npm package linter-entry contained malware that could fully compromise any system where it was installed or executed. The advisory recommends treating affected systems as fully compromised and rotating all secrets and keys from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- linter-entry
The npm package linter-entry was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-wf2v-82jg-mw7v), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate remediation: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer. While the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that resulted from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for complete system compromise.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- linter-entry
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the linter-entry package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had this package installed
- Review system logs and network activity for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-wf2v-82jg-mw7v · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in linter-entry." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 6, 2026; last updated July 6, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-linter-entry-36dz70
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