Malware in runtime-metrics-w7k2
Malware discovered in the npm package runtime-metrics-w7k2. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- runtime-metrics-w7k2
The npm package runtime-metrics-w7k2 contains malware. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise achieved by the malware.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- runtime-metrics-w7k2
Remediation
- Immediately remove the runtime-metrics-w7k2 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or backdoors
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or activity
- Consider full system rebuild or replacement if critical infrastructure is affected
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-65h4-xcqj-p428 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in runtime-metrics-w7k2." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 18, 2026; last updated June 20, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-runtime-metrics-w7k2-1dfxsl
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