MalwarePublished 5 Nov 2025Updated 9 Nov 2025

rbx-reader-ts (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects rbx-reader-tsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove rbx-reader-ts and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-49375

What to do

Remove rbx-reader-ts 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
npmrbx-reader-ts	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package rbx-reader-ts was found to contain malicious code. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. It is recommended to remove the package and immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, trusted computer. However, removal of the package does not guarantee complete eradication of the malicious software introduced.

Impact

Systems with the rbx-reader-ts package installed are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control over the affected computer. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. Removing the package alone may not remove all malicious components introduced by the attacker.

Defensive guidance

Remove the rbx-reader-ts package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems using a separate, secure computer. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, further forensic analysis and system restoration from clean backups are recommended.

Summary

The rbx-reader-ts package on npm contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. According to the source advisories, full control of the affected system may have been given to an external attacker. Immediate remediation involves removal of the package and rotation of all secrets and keys from a secure environment. The presence of this package indicates a severe security breach with potential persistent malicious presence.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-fm4r-4692-w7p4 (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 4 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC

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