MalwarePublished 31 Oct 2025

bael-god-thanks (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects bael-god-thanksSource GCVE Database

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

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:24 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-49251

What to do

Remove bael-god-thanks 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-thanks	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package bael-god-thanks contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package may lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the affected machine. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, but due to potential full control by an attacker, complete remediation may require additional measures such as rotating all secrets from a secure, unaffected system.

Impact

Systems with the bael-god-thanks package installed are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may gain unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys stored on the system. This can lead to further exploitation and unauthorized activities. The presence of this package indicates a high likelihood of system control by malicious actors.

Defensive guidance

Remove the bael-god-thanks package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys from a secure, unaffected environment to prevent misuse. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or thoroughly auditing the affected machines to ensure all malicious artifacts are removed. Monitor for any suspicious activity related to the compromise.

Summary

The npm package bael-god-thanks has been identified as containing malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware advisories, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may allow attackers to gain full control over the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not suffice to eliminate all malicious components or backdoors introduced by the package.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-rc3x-pv9m-p6cf (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Oct 2026, 23:24 UTC

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