Malware in telemetry-axios
Malware was discovered in the npm package telemetry-axios, resulting in full system compromise for any installation. The package should be removed immediately and all secrets and keys rotated from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with telemetry-axios installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- telemetry-axios
The npm package telemetry-axios was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-89mf-39r2-ff96), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, unaffected computer. However, due to the full control potentially granted to an outside entity, removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that resulted from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain compromise affecting all users of the telemetry-axios package.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- telemetry-axios
Remediation
- Remove the telemetry-axios package immediately from all affected systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or activity
- Consider full system rebuild if critical infrastructure or sensitive data is involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-89mf-39r2-ff96 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in telemetry-axios." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 17, 2026; last updated July 17, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-telemetry-axios-hhrx2w
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