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8.0 — CRITICAL
New npm supply-chain attack self-spreads to steal auth tokens
A new supply chain attack targeting the Node Package Manager (npm) ecosystem is stealing developer credentials and attempting to spread through packages published from compromised accounts. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A new supply chain attack targeting the Node Package Manager (npm) ecosystem is stealing developer credentials and attempting to spread through packages published from compromised accounts, using a worm-like function that can expand quickly if conditions are met.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Developers using affected packages in AI agent tooling and database operations
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Remove all listed package versions from systems and CI/CD pipelines immediately
2Rotate all potentially exposed secrets
3Audit for related packages with the same public.pem file, webhook host, or postinstall pattern
📦Affected Products
Product Name: npmProduct Version: *
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