Malware in weavedb-node-client
Malware was discovered in the npm package weavedb-node-client, resulting in full system compromise for any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with weavedb-node-client installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- weavedb-node-client
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package weavedb-node-client. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-94x8-wq6v-6gwp), 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 malicious 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, given that the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nUsers of weavedb-node-client should treat this as a critical incident requiring immediate remediation and comprehensive security review of affected systems.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- weavedb-node-client
Remediation
- Immediately remove weavedb-node-client from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Perform a comprehensive security audit of all systems that had weavedb-node-client installed
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging if the package was installed on production or sensitive systems
- Monitor affected systems for persistence mechanisms or additional malware
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-94x8-wq6v-6gwp · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in weavedb-node-client." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 14, 2026; last updated July 14, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-weavedb-node-client-esm25u
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