Malware in solana-address-codec
Malware was discovered in the npm package solana-address-codec. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the malicious package installed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- solana-address-codecnpm package containing malware
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package solana-address-codec. The malicious package grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected 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, private keys, or sensitive data on affected systems have been exposed and take immediate action to secure their accounts and assets.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- solana-address-codec
Remediation
- Immediately remove the solana-address-codec package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, private keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Audit all account activity and transactions for unauthorized access
- Monitor for any signs of continued malicious activity on affected systems
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-9jx5-jcp6-qmqq · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in solana-address-codec." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 7, 2026; last updated July 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-solana-address-codec-8r3kcy
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