Malware in @piewasm/pie-web-npm-package
Malware was discovered in the npm package @piewasm/pie-web-npm-package, providing full system compromise to any computer with the package installed or running. The advisory recommends immediate removal and rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised system.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @piewasm/pie-web-npm-package
A malicious npm package, @piewasm/pie-web-npm-package, was identified and published to the npm registry. The package contains malware that grants full control of the host system to an outside entity upon installation or execution.
Any 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.
While the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full system compromise may have occurred, meaning removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that was installed as a result. A comprehensive security review and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @piewasm/pie-web-npm-package
Remediation
- Immediately remove @piewasm/pie-web-npm-package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a separate, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct a comprehensive security audit
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Monitor for any unauthorized activity on accounts that may have been compromised
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-jvrm-qr5x-5wfx · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @piewasm/pie-web-npm-package." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 29, 2026; last updated June 29, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-piewasm-pie-web-npm-package-mccfha
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