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Malware in xrblocks-remote-control

The npm package xrblocks-remote-control contains malware that grants full control of affected systems. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.

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Any system with the package installed or running
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Affected entities
  • xrblocks-remote-control

The npm package xrblocks-remote-control has been identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-24xr-qqmw-jvvf), 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 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's execution, given that the malware may have granted outside entities full control of the system.\n\nUsers should treat any system that has run this package as potentially fully compromised and take appropriate incident response measures.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • xrblocks-remote-control

Remediation

  • Remove the xrblocks-remote-control package immediately
  • Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Assume full system compromise and perform comprehensive security audit
  • Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if critical infrastructure
  • Monitor for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-24xr-qqmw-jvvf · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in xrblocks-remote-control." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 23, 2026; last updated July 23, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-xrblocks-remote-control-1b3e6z

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