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Malware in pvd3

Malware was discovered in the npm package pvd3. Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.

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Any system with pvd3 installed or running is fully compromised.
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npm
Attack vectors
Compromised package
Affected entities
  • pvd3

The npm package pvd3 was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-4m95-g5w6-4x4w), 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\nThe full control of affected systems may have been given to an outside entity, indicating a severe supply chain compromise.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • pvd3

Remediation

  • Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Remove the pvd3 package from all affected systems
  • Conduct a full security audit of any system that had pvd3 installed
  • Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
  • Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-4m95-g5w6-4x4w · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in pvd3." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 29, 2026; last updated June 29, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-pvd3-1alnz6

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