Malware in testdonotredeemit
Malware was discovered in the npm package testdonotredeemit. Systems with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- testdonotredeemit
A malicious npm package named testdonotredeemit was identified and published on GitHub's advisory database. The package contains malware that 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, keys, and credentials stored on affected systems must be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise. A full security audit and potential system rebuild may be necessary for affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- testdonotredeemit
Remediation
- Immediately remove the testdonotredeemit package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Conduct a full security audit of affected systems
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent compromise or backdoors
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or activity
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-pw55-4833-m3q2 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in testdonotredeemit." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 13, 2026; last updated July 13, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-testdonotredeemit-sbxjch
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