Malware in theta-sdk
The npm package theta-sdk was compromised and distributed with malware. Any system with the package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with theta-sdk installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- theta-sdknpm package containing malware
The npm package theta-sdk was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-x7m6-5hw9-gj7f), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate action is required: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer. 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\nThe advisory was published on 2026-06-11 via the GitHub Advisory Database.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- theta-sdk
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on affected computers from a different, unaffected computer
- Remove the theta-sdk package from all systems
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
- Review system logs and network traffic for indicators of compromise
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-x7m6-5hw9-gj7f · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in theta-sdk." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 11, 2026; last updated June 11, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-theta-sdk-h6eiek
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