MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

gpapps (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects gpappsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove gpapps and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 13 Jul 2026, 09:47 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10303

What to do

Remove gpapps 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
npmgpapps	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'gpapps' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software introduced by it.

Impact

Any system with the 'gpapps' package installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control, exposing all stored secrets and keys. This represents a critical security breach with potential for extensive damage and data loss.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'gpapps' package immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected machine to ensure removal of all malicious components.

Summary

The 'gpapps' npm package is identified as containing malicious code that, when installed or executed, fully compromises the host system. This compromise potentially grants an attacker full control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, all credentials and secrets stored on the machine should be considered exposed and must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal is necessary but insufficient to fully remediate the infection, as additional malicious artifacts may persist.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-q3m9-9f7f-9rjp (opens in a new tab)

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