backup1-gg (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects backup1-ggSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove backup1-gg and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10285
What to do
Remove backup1-gg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmbackup1-gg | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package 'backup1-gg' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.