Malware in type-unique
The npm package type-unique was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-h8x5-f48q-v2h7 was published on 2026-07-13.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with type-unique installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- type-unique
The npm package type-unique was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory, any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, indicating the malware grants complete control to an outside entity.\n\nImmediate remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised 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 initial compromise.\n\nThe advisory was published on 2026-07-13 with a critical severity rating.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- type-unique
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the type-unique package from all affected systems
- Audit system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging if complete compromise is suspected
- Check for and remove any additional malicious software that may have been installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-h8x5-f48q-v2h7 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in type-unique." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 13, 2026; last updated July 13, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-type-unique-v8kx20
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