MalwarePublished 31 Oct 2025

bael-god-admin (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects bael-god-adminSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove bael-god-admin and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:23 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-49249

What to do

Remove bael-god-admin 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
npmbael-god-admin	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package bael-god-admin contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but full remediation may require rotating all secrets and keys from a separate, uncompromised device due to potential persistent malicious presence.

Impact

Systems with bael-god-admin installed are fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers complete control over the machine. This includes unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The compromise may persist beyond removal of the package, necessitating secret rotation and thorough remediation.

Defensive guidance

Remove the bael-god-admin package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, secure device. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider comprehensive system remediation or rebuilding to ensure full removal of the threat.

Summary

The npm package bael-god-admin has been identified as containing malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GHSA Malware, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may provide attackers with full control over the affected system, risking exposure of stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by it. The recommended response includes removing the package and rotating all secrets and keys from a different, secure machine.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-cpv6-v82j-pfvq (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Oct 2026, 23:23 UTC

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