Malware in thurdweb
The npm package thurdweb was compromised and distributed with malware, resulting in full system compromise for any installation. All secrets and keys on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a clean machine.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the malicious package installed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- thurdwebnpm package containing malware
The npm package thurdweb was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-vx4c-33rj-4xv8), 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 machine. While the malicious 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 initial compromise, given the potential for full system access by the attacker.\n\nAffected users should treat their systems as potentially fully compromised and take appropriate incident response measures.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- thurdweb
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, uncompromised computer
- Remove the thurdweb package from all affected systems
- Audit system logs and file integrity for signs of additional malicious activity
- Consider full system reimaging or replacement if the system handles sensitive operations
- Review any code or data that may have been exposed to the compromised package
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-vx4c-33rj-4xv8 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in thurdweb." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-thurdweb-8vbl6u
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