Malware in rc-icon
Malware discovered in the npm package rc-icon. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with rc-icon installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- rc-icon
A critical malware incident has been identified in the npm package rc-icon. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-vr47-669q-c6p5), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory indicates that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. 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\nThis represents a severe supply chain attack with potential for complete system compromise on all affected installations.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- rc-icon
Remediation
- Immediately isolate any system with rc-icon installed from the network
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the rc-icon package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full forensic analysis of affected systems to identify any additional malicious software
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected systems as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-vr47-669q-c6p5 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in rc-icon." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 29, 2026; last updated June 29, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-rc-icon-bvg0na
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