Malware in twcompose-utils
The npm package twcompose-utils contains malware that grants full control of affected systems. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with twcompose-utils installed or running is considered fully compromised.
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- twcompose-utilsnpm package
The npm package twcompose-utils has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-pc7p-pxpj-3cw5), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
The advisory recommends that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. 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 initial compromise.
Given the severity of the compromise, affected users should assume complete loss of confidentiality and integrity of their systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- twcompose-utils
Remediation
- Immediately isolate any system with twcompose-utils installed from the network
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the twcompose-utils package
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of affected systems
- Review system logs and access logs for signs of unauthorized activity
- Consider full system rebuild if the system handles sensitive data or credentials
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-pc7p-pxpj-3cw5 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in twcompose-utils." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 6, 2026; last updated July 6, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-twcompose-utils-1n2qjb
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