Malware in pretie_x2
The npm package pretie_x2 contains malware that grants full control of affected systems. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- pretie_x2
The npm package pretie_x2 has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory, any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate remediation is critical. All secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. The package should be removed from all systems, though complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the potential for full system compromise.\n\nThe advisory emphasizes that because the malware may have granted outside entities full control of affected systems, removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious artifacts.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- pretie_x2
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the pretie_x2 package from all systems
- Assume full system compromise and conduct thorough security audit
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible
- Monitor for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-wqxw-wj7c-pv2x · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in pretie_x2." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 24, 2026; last updated June 24, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-pretie-x2-18dt6a
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