Malware in type-slint
Malware was discovered in the npm package type-slint. Systems with this package installed or running should be 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
- type-slint
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package type-slint, published via GitHub Advisory GHSA-634c-4fgc-67w9 on July 10, 2026.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running is considered fully compromised. The malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems, potentially allowing exfiltration of secrets, keys, and other sensitive data.\n\nImmediate remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer. While the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise achieved.\n\nAffected users should treat their systems as potentially fully compromised and take appropriate incident response measures.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- type-slint
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the type-slint package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit and forensic analysis of any system that had this package installed
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent compromise or lateral movement
- Consider rebuilding or replacing systems that had this package installed, as complete malware removal cannot be guaranteed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-634c-4fgc-67w9 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in type-slint." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 10, 2026; last updated July 10, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-type-slint-n603ag
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