Malware in node-env-detector
The npm package node-env-detector was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- node-env-detectornpm package
The npm package node-env-detector has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-q48r-9hm8-j2j5), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
The advisory recommends that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. While the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning there is no guarantee that removing the package alone will remove all malicious software resulting from the installation.
This represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with severe implications for system security and data confidentiality.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- node-env-detector
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the node-env-detector package from all affected systems
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan on any system that had the package installed
- Review system logs and access logs for any unauthorized activity during the period the package was installed
- Consider the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-q48r-9hm8-j2j5 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in node-env-detector." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 6, 2026; last updated July 6, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-node-env-detector-1m4omj
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