Malware in rma-utils
Malware was discovered in the npm package rma-utils, resulting in full system compromise for any installation. The package should be removed immediately and all secrets and keys rotated from a clean system.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with rma-utils installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- rma-utils
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package rma-utils. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-c633-xc97-ch23), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate action: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated 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\nThe severity is critical due to the potential for complete system takeover and the difficulty in ensuring full remediation once the malware has executed.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- rma-utils
Remediation
- Immediately remove the rma-utils package from all affected systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, credentials, and authentication tokens from a clean, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct a thorough security audit of affected machines
- Consider reimaging or replacing affected systems if possible
- Monitor for any signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access following removal
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-c633-xc97-ch23 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in rma-utils." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 6, 2026; last updated July 6, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-rma-utils-hde5x3
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