Malware in load-nuxt
The npm package load-nuxt was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with load-nuxt installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- load-nuxtnpm package containing malware
The npm package load-nuxt was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-qqp7-wmv2-mp34), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate action is required: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately 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, given that the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a malicious npm package.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- load-nuxt
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the load-nuxt package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had load-nuxt installed
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or modifications
- Consider full system reimaging if full compromise is suspected
- Check for any other suspicious packages or modifications on affected systems
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-qqp7-wmv2-mp34 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in load-nuxt." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 7, 2026; last updated July 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-load-nuxt-1j4war
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