Malware in @ncurran/sandbox-recon-7c4e1a
Malware was discovered in the npm package @ncurran/sandbox-recon-7c4e1a. Systems with this package installed or running 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
- @ncurran/sandbox-recon-7c4e1a
A malicious npm package, @ncurran/sandbox-recon-7c4e1a, was identified and published on GitHub's advisory database. The package contains malware that grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, unaffected computer. While the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise.\n\nThis incident was disclosed on 2026-06-18 via GitHub's advisory system (GHSA-6h2p-j374-h5qj).
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @ncurran/sandbox-recon-7c4e1a
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @ncurran/sandbox-recon-7c4e1a package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Audit all systems for signs of unauthorized access or additional malware
- Review logs for any suspicious activity during the period the package was installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-6h2p-j374-h5qj · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @ncurran/sandbox-recon-7c4e1a." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 18, 2026; last updated June 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-ncurran-sandbox-recon-7c4e1a-13fswn
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