Malware in npm-sandbox-research-d7e8
Malware was distributed via the npm package npm-sandbox-research-d7e8. Systems with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- npm-sandbox-research-d7e8
A malicious npm package named npm-sandbox-research-d7e8 was identified and published to the npm registry. The package contained malware that grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets, keys, and credentials stored on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer.\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. A full security audit and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.\n\nThis incident was disclosed via GitHub Advisory GHSA-r53w-2vfx-w3p4 on 2026-06-18.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- npm-sandbox-research-d7e8
Remediation
- Immediately remove the npm-sandbox-research-d7e8 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had this package installed
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if full compromise is suspected
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Review system logs for any suspicious activity during the period the package was installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-r53w-2vfx-w3p4 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in npm-sandbox-research-d7e8." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 18, 2026; last updated June 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-npm-sandbox-research-d7e8-1ytqsn
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