bcryptjs-node (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects bcryptjs-nodeSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove bcryptjs-node and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 18:59 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-49357
What to do
Remove bcryptjs-node 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmbcryptjs-node | Affected– | Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package bcryptjs-node has been identified as containing malicious code. Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys stored on affected systems is advised. Removal of the package is recommended, but may not fully eliminate the compromise due to potential persistent malicious software.