MalwarePublished 6 Jul 2026Updated 1 Sep 2026

metrica-chain (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects metrica-chainSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove metrica-chain and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 12 Sep 2026, 20:17 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6851

What to do

Remove metrica-chain 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
npmmetrica-chain	Affected =2.4.5	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'metrica-chain' version 2.4.5 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise may lead to full control by an outside entity, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of all secrets from a different, uncompromised machine is strongly advised.

Impact

Full compromise of the affected computer, including potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the system. The attacker may maintain persistent control even after package removal, posing a severe security risk.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'metrica-chain' package version 2.4.5 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure machine. Because full control may have been given to an attacker, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system to ensure removal of all malicious artifacts.

Summary

The 'metrica-chain' npm package version 2.4.5 includes malicious code that fully compromises the host system. Installation or execution of this package can result in an attacker gaining full control over the affected computer. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious components introduced. Secrets and keys stored on the system should be rotated immediately from a secure environment.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-xwqp-v7wh-px47 (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:17 UTC

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