Malware in svelte-kit-streak
Malware was discovered in the npm package svelte-kit-streak. The package grants full system compromise to attackers, requiring immediate removal and credential rotation from a clean system.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- svelte-kit-streak
The npm package svelte-kit-streak was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-rc4p-g2mc-7w8h), 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. The package should be removed, though there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the initial compromise.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for complete system takeover."
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- svelte-kit-streak
Remediation
- Immediately remove the svelte-kit-streak package from all affected systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis to identify any additional malicious software
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Notify all users and systems that may have installed this package
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-rc4p-g2mc-7w8h · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in svelte-kit-streak." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 10, 2026; last updated August 10, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-svelte-kit-streak-fsvts3
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