Malware in next-locomotive-init
The npm package next-locomotive-init was found to contain malware. Installation or execution of this package results in full system compromise. All affected systems should be considered fully compromised and all secrets and keys rotated from a clean machine.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- next-locomotive-initnpm package
The npm package next-locomotive-init has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-v4q3-jmq9-q449), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate action: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer. The package should be removed, though there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the initial compromise.\n\nGiven the severity of the compromise, affected users should assume complete loss of confidentiality and integrity of any data or credentials on the affected system.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- next-locomotive-init
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, uncompromised computer
- Remove the next-locomotive-init package from all affected systems
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any system that had this package installed
- Review system logs and network traffic 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-v4q3-jmq9-q449 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in next-locomotive-init." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 20, 2026; last updated July 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-next-locomotive-init-12jnjj
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