MalwarePublished 28 Oct 2025Updated 31 Oct 2025

tailwind-merge-setting (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects tailwind-merge-settingSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove tailwind-merge-setting and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-48936

What to do

Remove tailwind-merge-setting 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
npmtailwind-merge-setting	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'tailwind-merge-setting' was found to contain malicious code. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected computer. Users are advised to remove the package and rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device. Due to the potential full control gained by attackers, simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious artifacts.

Impact

Full system compromise is possible upon installation or execution of the malicious 'tailwind-merge-setting' package. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer are at risk and should be considered exposed. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'tailwind-merge-setting' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, trusted computer to prevent further unauthorized access. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, consider a full system audit and remediation beyond package removal.

Summary

The 'tailwind-merge-setting' package on npm has been identified as containing malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and the GitHub Security Advisory for malware, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code potentially grants attackers full control over the affected system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of credentials from a secure environment are recommended. There is no known patch or fixed version, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the published date.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-gpc5-2gcj-f49w (opens in a new tab)

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