alelo-utils (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects alelo-utilsSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove alelo-utils and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:16 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-14028
What to do
Remove alelo-utils 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmalelo-utils | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package alelo-utils version 99.0.0 contains malicious code that exfiltrates sensitive environment and configuration data during installation. The preinstall.js script collects system information and environment variables, sending them to an untrusted IP address with TLS verification disabled. The postinstall script further reads sensitive files such as .env and .npmrc, executes system commands to gather user identity, and sends this data to the same untrusted endpoint. The package exhibits dependency confusion characteristics and is published under a personal account unrelated to the claimed author. This behavior risks leaking installer credentials and cloud/API secrets.