Malware in @rockawayx/utils
Malware was discovered in the npm package @rockawayx/utils. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @rockawayx/utils
A malware incident was identified in the npm package @rockawayx/utils, published via GitHub Advisory GHSA-gj9m-m6gg-c8cx on July 14, 2026.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems.\n\nImmediate remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. While the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise.\n\nUsers should assume that any credentials, keys, or sensitive data on affected systems have been exposed and take appropriate action to revoke and rotate them.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @rockawayx/utils
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the @rockawayx/utils package from all affected systems
- Audit system logs and network activity for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging or replacement if the system handles sensitive operations
- Notify any services that may have had credentials stored on the affected system
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-gj9m-m6gg-c8cx · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @rockawayx/utils." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 14, 2026; last updated July 14, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-rockawayx-utils-nf9hlr
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