How do I check if the axios NPM supply chain compromise hit me?

Grep lockfiles for axios@1.14.1, 0.30.4, or plain-crypto-js. Clean? Safe if no installs in the window.

What caused the axios maintainer compromise?

Social engineering via RAT on PC, snagging npm creds. Published poisons in hours.

Will axios be safe after this supply chain attack?

OIDC and immutables help, but vigilance rules. Pin versions, scan deps forever.

Axios Maintainer Hacked: NPM's Latest Supply Chain Nightmare

Two axios versions went rogue on npm, slipping in a trojan that phones home to hackers. Your dev machine could be compromised—here's the acerbic truth behind the breach.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 17 views

Warning sign over axios NPM package with cracked lock icon

⚡ Key Takeaways

Grep lockfiles immediately—compromised axios versions injected RAT malware. 𝕏
Social engineering on maintainers is rampant; OIDC and immutable releases are now non-negotiable. 𝕏
Supply chain attacks like this predict more maintainer targeting—beef up personal and project security. 𝕏

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