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Malware in vqlxjmpr

The npm package vqlxjmpr contains malware that grants full system compromise to an outside entity. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised and all secrets and keys should be rotated immediately from a different computer.

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Any system with the package installed or running
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npm
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Compromised package
Affected entities
  • vqlxjmpr

The npm package vqlxjmpr has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-4mx5-f4mw-64v7), any computer that has 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 computer. While the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a malicious npm package with potential for complete system compromise.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • vqlxjmpr

Remediation

  • Immediately isolate any computer with vqlxjmpr installed from the network
  • Rotate all secrets, API keys, credentials, and cryptographic keys from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Remove the vqlxjmpr package from all affected systems
  • Perform a full security audit and malware scan of affected systems from a trusted external source
  • Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
  • Consider full system reimaging if complete compromise is suspected

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-4mx5-f4mw-64v7 · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in vqlxjmpr." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed June 11, 2026; last updated June 11, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-vqlxjmpr-1u5tjs

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