MalwarePublished 29 Apr 2026Updated 30 Apr 2026

@cap-js/sqlite (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @cap-js/sqliteSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @cap-js/sqlite and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 00:33 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-3178

What to do

Remove @cap-js/sqlite 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
npm@cap-js/sqlite	Affected =2.2.2	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @cap-js/sqlite version 2.2.2 was compromised by a threat actor impersonating SAP toolchain maintainers. The malicious package includes hidden files (setup.mjs and execution.js) that evade manifest allowlist checks and execute during installation. The large execution.js file likely contains a payload or exfiltration binary. This package is used in SAP CAP applications, often in local development and CI environments where sensitive credentials may be accessible. Systems with this package installed should be considered fully compromised.

Impact

Any system with the compromised @cap-js/sqlite package installed should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code executes during installation, potentially granting full control to the attacker. Secrets and keys stored on the affected system may have been exfiltrated or exposed. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors, as the attacker may have established persistent access.

Defensive guidance

Immediately remove the compromised @cap-js/sqlite package version 2.2.2 from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials that were stored or accessible on those systems, using a separate, trusted environment. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of affected systems to detect and remove any persistent malicious components. Avoid using this package version and monitor for any official SAP advisories or updated package releases.

Summary

A supply chain compromise affected the legitimate SAP npm package @cap-js/sqlite version 2.2.2, published on 2026-04-29. The attacker, using the email cloudmtabot@gmail.com, impersonated SAP maintainers and inserted malicious files setup.mjs and execution.js into the package tarball. The setup.mjs file is excluded from the package.json 'files' allowlist but still included in the tarball, enabling execution during the preinstall hook. The execution.js file is anomalously large (11.1 MB), consistent with an embedded malicious payload or exfiltration tool. This package is commonly used in local development and CI environments where environment secrets and developer credentials are accessible, increasing the risk of credential theft and system compromise.

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