Malware in runtime-query
The npm package runtime-query was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-vh6x-853w-4qvp documents the incident.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- runtime-query
The npm package runtime-query was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory, any computer that has 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, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software resulting from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain compromise affecting the npm ecosystem.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- runtime-query
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the runtime-query package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit of any system that had runtime-query installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent compromise or backdoors
- Review and revoke any credentials or access tokens that may have been exposed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-vh6x-853w-4qvp · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in runtime-query." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 24, 2026; last updated June 24, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-runtime-query-j0pefl
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