MalwarePublished 30 Jun 2026

brock-react-alerts (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects brock-react-alertsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove brock-react-alerts and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 30 Jun 2026, 23:57 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6681

What to do

Remove brock-react-alerts 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
npmbrock-react-alerts	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The brock-react-alerts npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or run. Installation of this package may lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious components, as attackers may have established persistent control.

Impact

Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys. The malicious package may install additional persistent malware, making removal difficult and increasing the risk of ongoing unauthorized access.

Defensive guidance

Remove the brock-react-alerts package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer to prevent misuse. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machines to ensure removal of all malicious components.

Summary

The brock-react-alerts package on npm is identified as containing malicious code that can fully compromise a host system. According to the source advisory, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, necessitating immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. The advisory warns that simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-gh2m-x2qr-m2cm (opens in a new tab)

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