Malware in node-path-addon
Malware was discovered in the npm package node-path-addon. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with node-path-addon installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- node-path-addon
The npm package node-path-addon was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub advisory, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe malware grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected system.\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. Complete system remediation and security review is recommended for all affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- node-path-addon
Remediation
- Immediately remove the node-path-addon package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, unaffected computer
- Perform a complete security audit and malware scan of all affected systems
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging if complete compromise is suspected
- Monitor for any signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access after remediation
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-87rj-7vj7-vxgg · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in node-path-addon." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 14, 2026; last updated July 15, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-node-path-addon-lyp85w
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