Malware in @wrenfield/abitype
Malware discovered in the npm package @wrenfield/abitype. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @wrenfield/abitype
A malware-containing version of the npm package @wrenfield/abitype has been identified and published to the npm registry. The package is flagged as critical severity by GitHub's advisory system (GHSA-6f83-g2m3-3wwr).\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malware grants outside entities full control of affected systems. All secrets and keys stored on compromised computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise. Full system remediation or replacement may be necessary.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @wrenfield/abitype
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @wrenfield/abitype package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct forensic analysis
- Consider full system rebuild or replacement if critical infrastructure is affected
- Audit all systems for signs of unauthorized access or lateral movement
- Monitor for any suspicious activity or data exfiltration
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-6f83-g2m3-3wwr · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @wrenfield/abitype." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 27, 2026; last updated July 27, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-wrenfield-abitype-sjk80w
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