MalwarePublished 27 Apr 2026Updated 4 May 2026

@apple-pay-trust/authorize-payment (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @apple-pay-trust/authorize-paymentSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @apple-pay-trust/authorize-payment and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:10 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-3111

What to do

Remove @apple-pay-trust/authorize-payment from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npm@apple-pay-trust/authorize-payment	Affected =99.0.3	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package '@apple-pay-trust/authorize-payment' version 99.0.3 contains malicious code that executes commands associated with malicious behavior. Installation of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected computer, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced.

Impact

Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the computer. The malicious code execution can lead to complete loss of system trust and control.

Defensive guidance

Immediately remove the '@apple-pay-trust/authorize-payment' package version 99.0.3 from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a separate, trusted computer. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider full system reimaging or other comprehensive remediation measures.

Summary

The package '@apple-pay-trust/authorize-payment' at version 99.0.3 was identified by multiple sources including Amazon Inspector, GHSA Malware, and the OpenSSF Package Analysis project as containing malicious code. The package executes commands linked to malicious activities, leading to a full compromise of any computer on which it is installed. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the system. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply removing the package may not fully restore system integrity.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-3g77-vg2g-7mjv (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 27 Oct 2026, 01:10 UTC

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