Emerging Threathighexperimental
Axios NPM Compromise File Creation Indicators - Linux
Detects file creation events linked to the Axios NPM supply chain compromise. Axios is a popular JavaScript HTTP client. On March 30, 2026, malicious versions (1.14.1, 0.30.4) were published to npm, injecting a dependency (plain-crypto-js@4.2.1) that executed a postinstall script as a cross-platform RAT dropper.
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Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Created Wed Apr 01b7cb840c-11f6-47f7-b3ef-5524739c90772026
Emerging Threat
Active Threat
Developed to detect an active or emerging threat. Prioritize investigation of any alerts and correlate with threat intelligence.
Log Source
LinuxFile Event
ProductLinux← raw: linux
CategoryFile Event← raw: file_event
Events for file system activity including creation, modification, and deletion.
Detection Logic
Detection Logic1 selector
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith: '/curl'
TargetFilename: '/tmp/ld.py'
condition: selectionFalse Positives
Highly unlikely
MITRE ATT&CK
Techniques
Sub-techniques
Other
detection.emerging-threats
Rule Metadata
Rule ID
b7cb840c-11f6-47f7-b3ef-5524739c9077
Status
experimental
Level
high
Type
Emerging Threat
Created
Wed Apr 01
Path
rules-emerging-threats/2026/Malware/Axios-NPM-Compromise/file_event_lnx_axios_npm_compromise_indicators.yml
Raw Tags
attack.initial-accessattack.t1195.002attack.command-and-controlattack.t1105detection.emerging-threats