MalwarePublished 29 Oct 2025

xo-shipping-change (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects xo-shipping-changeSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove xo-shipping-change and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:08 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-49069

What to do

Remove xo-shipping-change 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
npmxo-shipping-change	Affected =88.8.9	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'xo-shipping-change' version 88.8.9 contains malicious code that installs a dependency from a custom domain which executes an information stealer during installation. This malware targets sensitive tokens related to npm, git, and CI/CD environments. Any system with this package installed is considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on that system should be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine.

Impact

Systems with the 'xo-shipping-change' package version 88.8.9 installed are fully compromised. The malware steals sensitive tokens used for npm, git, and CI/CD pipelines, which can lead to unauthorized access and further compromise of development and deployment environments. Secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and must be rotated immediately. The presence of this malware can lead to a complete loss of control over the affected system.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'xo-shipping-change' package version 88.8.9 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a different, secure computer. Because the system is considered fully compromised, additional forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure all malicious components are removed.

Summary

The 'xo-shipping-change' npm package version 88.8.9 is malicious. It installs a dependency hosted on a custom domain that runs an info stealer during installation. The info stealer specifically targets npm, git, and other CI/CD tokens, potentially exposing sensitive credentials. Due to the nature of the compromise, removal of the package alone does not guarantee complete eradication of the malware or its effects. Systems with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised.

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