Malware in pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor
Malware was discovered in the npm package pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor. 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
- pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor
A malware incident was identified in the npm package pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor, published via GitHub Advisory GHSA-fg28-xw73-5q8v on August 20, 2026.\n\nAccording to the advisory, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems.\n\nImmediate remediation is required, including rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised computer. While package removal is recommended, there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software installed as a result of the compromise.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor package from all affected systems
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any system that had this package installed
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-fg28-xw73-5q8v · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 20, 2026; last updated August 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-pfp-forms-independent-sme-glossary-anchor-6x6v7x
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