aegis-runtime (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects aegis-runtimeSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove aegis-runtime and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 5 Aug 2026, 17:49 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-12335
What to do
Remove aegis-runtime 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmaegis-runtime | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package aegis-runtime version 1.0.0 contains malicious code in its postinstall hook. This hook executes a script that fetches and runs remote code from an untrusted external source with TLS validation disabled, allowing arbitrary code execution during installation. The package metadata misrepresents its purpose and author, indicating malicious intent.