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Malware in vps-adapter-core

Malware discovered in the npm package vps-adapter-core. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.

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Any system with vps-adapter-core installed or running
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Affected entities
  • vps-adapter-core

A malware incident was identified in the npm package vps-adapter-core. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-hvxm-858v-vhw9), any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe 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 package installation, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nAffected users should treat their systems as potentially fully compromised and take appropriate incident response measures.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • vps-adapter-core

Remediation

  • Immediately isolate affected systems from the network
  • Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Remove the vps-adapter-core package
  • Perform a full security audit and malware scan of affected systems
  • Consider full system reimaging if sensitive data or systems are involved
  • Review system logs and access logs for signs of unauthorized activity

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-hvxm-858v-vhw9 · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in vps-adapter-core." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 7, 2026; last updated July 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-vps-adapter-core-14mzh9

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