Nx
Multiple Products
Nx Console is the user interface for Nx & Lerna. On 19 May 2026, a malicious version of Nx Console, 18.95.0, was published at 12:30 PM UTC and removed...
2026-05-28
Description
Nx Console is the user interface for Nx & Lerna. On 19 May 2026, a malicious version of Nx Console, 18.95.0, was published at 12:30 PM UTC and removed soon after at 12:48 PM UTC, leaving it available for ~18 minutes in Visual Studio Marketplace. For OpenVSX, the problem was detected later, and the compromised version was available from 12:33 UTC to 13:09 UTC (~36 minutes). Version 18.100.0 of Nx Console is not compromised and users may remediate by upgrading to that version.
AI Analyst Comment
Remediation
FEDERAL DEADLINE: June 9, 2026 (13 days). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. FEDERAL DEADLINE: June 9, 2026 (13 days). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Update Nx Multiple Products to the latest version. Check vendor security advisory for specific patch details. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
CISA KEV Details
Deadline: June 9, 2026
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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VENDOR: dai-shi
PRODUCT: react-tracked
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: commits 6978272a7d6ca02225cb747ea69f427512e33699 through 949f1a3d6bb1ff7d1a0dec892afd773e742627e8
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
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Description Summary:
The react-tracked repository contained malicious commits that executed remote code on developer machines during npm install.
Executive Summary:
A supply chain compromise in the react-tracked repository allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on developer workstations during the installation process.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-48160
Affected Software: dai-shi react-tracked
Affected Versions: Commits 6978272a7d6ca02225cb747ea69f427512e33699 through 949f1a3d6bb1ff7d1a0dec892afd773e742627e8
Vulnerability: This vulnerability involves embedded malicious code (CWE-506) introduced via compromised commits. The code executes automatically during the npm install process, fetching and running secondary payloads with the privileges of the local user.
Business Impact
Successful exploitation results in full system compromise of the developer workstation. Given the CVSS score of 9.3, this represents a critical risk, as it allows attackers to steal source code, inject further backdoors into production software, or harvest sensitive credentials and environment variables.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Audit all developer machines that performed an npm install of this package on or after May 18, 2026, rotate all reachable credentials, and clean local git clones to remove the malicious commits.
Proactive Monitoring: Monitor developer workstation logs for unauthorized network connections to unknown endpoints or unexpected execution of Node.js child processes.
Compensating Controls: Implement strict egress filtering on developer networks to prevent unauthorized communication with unknown external command and control servers.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: Unknown
Analyst Notes: As of August 10, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this specific vulnerability. The impact is severe because the malicious code executes silently during standard development workflows.
Analyst Recommendation
Organizations must treat any developer machine that utilized the affected commits as fully compromised. Immediate credential rotation and thorough forensic auditing of affected systems are required to mitigate the risk of lateral movement or supply chain contamination.