Malware in tracing-str
The npm package tracing-str was compromised and distributed with malware. Systems with the package installed are 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
- tracing-strnpm package
The npm package tracing-str was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub advisory (GHSA-f25x-c4qf-8xxp), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate action: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated from a different, uncompromised system. The package should be removed, though full removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed given the level of system compromise.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for complete system takeover.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- tracing-str
Remediation
- Immediately isolate any system with tracing-str installed from the network
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the tracing-str package from all systems
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan on affected systems
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system rebuild if sensitive data or systems were compromised
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-f25x-c4qf-8xxp · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in tracing-str." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 6, 2026; last updated July 6, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-tracing-str-0h8uo8
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