blitzstrike (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects blitzstrikeSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove blitzstrike and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 14:16 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18525
What to do
Remove blitzstrike 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmblitzstrike | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package 'blitzstrike' version 2.4.180 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. Simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious components due to potential persistent backdoors or additional malware installed.