MalwarePublished 6 Jul 2026Updated 1 Sep 2026

env-axios (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects env-axiosSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove env-axios and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 12 Sep 2026, 20:16 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6818

What to do

Remove env-axios 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
npmenv-axios	Affected =1.3.6	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'env-axios' version 1.3.6 contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially grants full control to an outside entity, risking exposure of all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components.

Impact

Any system with 'env-axios' version 1.3.6 installed or running is considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. This represents a critical security risk with potential for severe data breach and system integrity loss.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'env-axios' package version 1.3.6 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines using a separate, secure system. Due to the possibility of persistent malicious software beyond the package itself, consider full system reimaging or forensic analysis to ensure complete remediation.

Summary

The 'env-axios' npm package version 1.3.6 is identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, allowing an attacker to gain control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately using a different, uncompromised system. Simply removing the package may not fully remediate the infection as additional malicious software may have been installed.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-jm6w-g7wc-hq29 (opens in a new tab)

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