Malware in @redhat-cloud-services/types
Malware was discovered in the npm package @redhat-cloud-services/types. Systems with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @redhat-cloud-services/typesnpm package
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package @redhat-cloud-services/types. The package contains malicious code that grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity.\n\nAny computer that has 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, unaffected computer.\n\nWhile 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 initial compromise. A full security audit and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.\n\nThe incident was disclosed via GitHub Advisory GHSA-4qj4-x996-qvgw on 2026-07-10.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @redhat-cloud-services/types
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @redhat-cloud-services/types package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Conduct a full security audit of affected systems
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Review system logs for any unauthorized access or activity
- Monitor for any signs of persistent malware or backdoors
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-4qj4-x996-qvgw · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @redhat-cloud-services/types." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 10, 2026; last updated July 10, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-redhat-cloud-services-types-1u6jxp
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