Malware in new-solt
The npm package new-solt was found to contain malware that grants full system compromise to an outside entity. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- new-soltnpm package containing malware
The npm package new-solt was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-mvjp-c9p2-37jx), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe malware grants an outside entity full control of the affected system. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected 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, given the level of system access the malware obtained.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- new-solt
Remediation
- Immediately remove the new-solt package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any system that had the 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-mvjp-c9p2-37jx · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in new-solt." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 23, 2026; last updated June 23, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-new-solt-1vp0wy
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