Malware in qrcode-generator-node
Malware was discovered in the npm package qrcode-generator-node. Systems with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- qrcode-generator-node
The npm package qrcode-generator-node has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-8856-m673-rcwx), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. While the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that resulted from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for complete system compromise.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- qrcode-generator-node
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the qrcode-generator-node package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit 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) potentially compromised and plan for full rebuild if critical infrastructure
- Check for any other suspicious packages or modifications on affected systems
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-8856-m673-rcwx · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in qrcode-generator-node." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 17, 2026; last updated June 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-qrcode-generator-node-1s6o6w
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