Malware in rnx-align-deps
Malware discovered in the npm package rnx-align-deps. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with rnx-align-deps installed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- rnx-align-deps
A critical malware incident has been identified in the npm package rnx-align-deps. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-q28c-5m68-92hm), 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, 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 critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with full system compromise potential.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- rnx-align-deps
Remediation
- Immediately isolate any system with rnx-align-deps installed from the network
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the rnx-align-deps package from all affected systems
- Perform a full forensic analysis and malware scan on compromised systems
- Review all access logs and audit trails for suspicious activity during the period the package was installed
- Consider full system rebuild if sensitive data or systems were affected
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-q28c-5m68-92hm · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in rnx-align-deps." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 7, 2026; last updated July 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-rnx-align-deps-150x2w
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