Malware in streak-map-kit
Malware was discovered in the npm package streak-map-kit. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with streak-map-kit installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- streak-map-kit
The npm package streak-map-kit was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-w8wc-wm2m-27hv), 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\nUsers should assume that an outside entity may have gained full control of their system through this package.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- streak-map-kit
Remediation
- Immediately remove the streak-map-kit package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and perform a complete security audit
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Monitor for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-w8wc-wm2m-27hv · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in streak-map-kit." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 8, 2026; last updated August 8, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-streak-map-kit-7kvywm
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