Malware in paperclip2
Malware was discovered in the npm package paperclip2. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with all secrets and keys requiring immediate rotation from a different system.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with paperclip2 installed or running is considered fully compromised.
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- paperclip2
The npm package paperclip2 has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-27r8-2rjc-75rv), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate action is required: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer. The package should be removed, though there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the initial compromise.\n\nGiven the severity of the compromise, affected users should assume full system compromise and take appropriate incident response measures.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- paperclip2
Remediation
- Remove the paperclip2 package immediately from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct thorough incident response
- Scan affected systems for additional malware or persistence mechanisms
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-27r8-2rjc-75rv · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in paperclip2." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 7, 2026; last updated July 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-paperclip2-1ec0gh
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