MalwarePublished 15 Apr 2026Updated 4 May 2026

forge-jsx (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects forge-jsxSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove forge-jsx and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-2884

What to do

Remove forge-jsx 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
npmforge-jsx	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The forge-jsx npm package is a malicious software package impersonating an Autodesk Forge SDK. From its initial release on April 7, 2026, it functions as a remote access trojan (RAT) that installs a persistent background agent on infected machines. This agent captures keystrokes, monitors clipboard data, scans for .env files, reads shell history, and opens a WebSocket-based remote filesystem backdoor. Persistence mechanisms include systemd on Linux, LaunchAgent on macOS, and Task Scheduler on Windows. The stolen data is exfiltrated to the IP address 204.10.194.247. Removal of the package does not guarantee full remediation due to potential deeper system compromise.

Impact

Any system with the forge-jsx package installed is fully compromised. The malware captures sensitive user input including keystrokes and clipboard data, accesses environment configuration files (.env), and shell history, potentially exposing credentials and secrets. It also opens a remote filesystem backdoor allowing attackers persistent and broad access to the infected system. The persistence mechanisms ensure the malware survives system reboots. This level of compromise risks complete data loss, credential theft, and unauthorized remote control of the affected system.

Defensive guidance

Immediate removal of the forge-jsx package is recommended; however, removal alone does not guarantee full remediation due to the extensive system compromise. All secrets, keys, and credentials stored or used on the infected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted computer. A full system reinstallation or forensic analysis is advised to ensure complete eradication of the malware and any associated backdoors.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 27 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTC

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