OpenAI disclosed a security issue linked to a compromised third-party library, Axios, part of a broader industry supply chain attack. A GitHub Actions workflow for macOS app signing downloaded and executed a malicious version of Axios. While the signing certificate may not have been exfiltrated, OpenAI is revoking and rotating it as a precaution. No evidence of user data access, system compromise, or software alteration was found. Users must update their macOS apps by May 8, 2026, to maintain functionality and security. Older versions of ChatGPT Desktop, Codex, and Atlas will stop working. OpenAI engaged a forensic firm and is working with Apple to prevent new notarization with the old certificate. Why it matters: This incident highlights the growing risk of software supply chain attacks targeting development tools and the importance of rapid certificate rotation to maintain trust in signed applications.
OpenAI Revokes macOS Cert After Axios Supply Chain Attack
OpenAI disclosed a security issue linked to a compromised third-party library, Axios, part of a broader industry supply chain attack. A GitHub Actions workflow for macOS app signing downloaded and executed a malicious ve…
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