Malware in therdweb
Malware was discovered in the npm package therdweb, resulting in full system compromise for any computer with the package installed or running. The advisory recommends immediate removal and rotation of all secrets and keys from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- therdweb
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package therdweb. According to the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-g2vx-7x66-f2wv), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory indicates that the malicious package grants outside entities full control of affected systems. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full system compromise may mean removing the package alone will not eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the initial compromise.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- therdweb
Remediation
- Immediately remove the therdweb package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or backdoors
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or modifications during the period the package was installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-g2vx-7x66-f2wv · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in therdweb." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-therdweb-vbage6
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