Malware in nyt-cms
Malware discovered in the nyt-cms npm package. Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with nyt-cms installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- nyt-cms
The nyt-cms npm package has been identified as containing malware. GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-r98c-r926-c796 warns that any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. 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 compromise.\n\nFull system compromise is indicated, suggesting the attacker may have gained complete control of affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- nyt-cms
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the nyt-cms package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit and forensic analysis of any system that had nyt-cms installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Review and revoke any credentials or API keys that may have been exposed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-r98c-r926-c796 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in nyt-cms." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 16, 2026; last updated July 16, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-nyt-cms-qcbupr
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