MalwarePublished 25 Apr 2026Updated 4 May 2026

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

Affects @apple-pay-trust/startSource GCVE Database

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

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:09 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-3054

What to do

Remove @apple-pay-trust/start 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/start	Affected =99.0.1 =99.0.3	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package '@apple-pay-trust/start' versions 99.0.1 and 99.0.3 contain malicious code that executes commands associated with malicious behavior. Installing or running this package can lead to full compromise of the affected computer. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, but full remediation requires rotating all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised machine due to potential persistent control by attackers.

Impact

Systems with '@apple-pay-trust/start' installed or running at versions 99.0.1 or 99.0.3 are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computer, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The compromise may persist beyond removal of the package, necessitating secret/key rotation from a secure environment.

Defensive guidance

Remove the '@apple-pay-trust/start' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a different, trusted computer to prevent unauthorized access. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, further forensic analysis and system restoration may be required to ensure full remediation.

Summary

The npm package '@apple-pay-trust/start' at versions 99.0.1 and 99.0.3 has been identified as malicious by multiple sources including Amazon Inspector, GHSA malware advisories, and the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package executes commands linked to malicious activity, resulting in a complete compromise of any system where it is installed or running. 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-crv2-p353-52gh (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 27 Oct 2026, 01:09 UTC

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