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Malware in @vaultflow/update-flow

Malware was discovered in the npm package @vaultflow/update-flow. Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised, with potential for complete system takeover.

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Any system with the package installed or running
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Affected entities
  • @vaultflow/update-flow

A malicious package named @vaultflow/update-flow was published to npm and contains malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-gv55-mvjq-232h), 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 there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the compromise.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a malicious npm package with full system compromise capabilities.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • @vaultflow/update-flow

Remediation

  • Immediately remove @vaultflow/update-flow from all systems
  • Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Assume full system compromise and consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media
  • Audit all systems for signs of unauthorized access or additional malware
  • Review logs for any suspicious activity during the period the package was installed

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-gv55-mvjq-232h · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in @vaultflow/update-flow." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 28, 2026; last updated July 28, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-vaultflow-update-flow-xrwwhp

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