Malware in normalize-path-seq
Malware discovered in the npm package normalize-path-seq. The package grants full system compromise to attackers, requiring immediate removal and credential rotation from unaffected systems.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- normalize-path-seq
The npm package normalize-path-seq has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-74x9-35vr-vx9c), 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, unaffected 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 removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that resulted from installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for complete system takeover.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- normalize-path-seq
Remediation
- Immediately remove the normalize-path-seq package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or activity
- Consider the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for rebuild/replacement if critical infrastructure
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-74x9-35vr-vx9c · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in normalize-path-seq." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 6, 2026; last updated July 6, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-normalize-path-seq-z2bw37
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