Malware in npmjs_truffle-helper
Malware was discovered in the npm package npmjs_truffle-helper. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- npmjs_truffle-helper
A malicious package named npmjs_truffle-helper was published to npm and contains malware. Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise achieved by the malware.\n\nThis incident was disclosed via GitHub Advisory GHSA-6qhx-9853-hxm6 on 2026-06-10.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- npmjs_truffle-helper
Remediation
- Immediately remove the npmjs_truffle-helper package from all systems
- Assume full system compromise and perform a complete security audit
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, unaffected computer
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible
- Monitor for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Review system logs for any suspicious activity or unauthorized access
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-6qhx-9853-hxm6 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in npmjs_truffle-helper." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 10, 2026; last updated June 10, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-npmjs-truffle-helper-vocp8u
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