Malware in node-fsmetrics-data
Malware was discovered in the npm package node-fsmetrics-data. Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised, with potential for complete system control by an external entity.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- node-fsmetrics-data
The npm package node-fsmetrics-data was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-85wr-m3c9-v62j), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe 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, there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the package's execution.\n\nThe severity of this incident reflects the potential for complete system compromise and the difficulty in ensuring full remediation once the malicious package has been executed.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- node-fsmetrics-data
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the node-fsmetrics-data package from all affected systems
- Conduct a thorough security audit of any system that had this package installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of unauthorized access or persistence mechanisms
- Consider full system reimaging if complete compromise is suspected
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-85wr-m3c9-v62j · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in node-fsmetrics-data." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 14, 2026; last updated July 14, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-node-fsmetrics-data-1s72oi
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