helixbox-connect (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects helixbox-connectSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove helixbox-connect and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 5 Aug 2026, 16:51 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-12793
What to do
Remove helixbox-connect 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmhelixbox-connect | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The helixbox-connect npm package version 1.0.1 contains malicious code that establishes a WebSocket connection to a hardcoded remote relay server. This connection allows the remote party to execute arbitrary commands on the host machine with the privileges of the user running the package. The package also permits unrestricted filesystem access, enabling reading and overwriting of any files, including sensitive credentials. Additionally, it can invoke local AI coding agents with commands from the remote party, further extending control. This results in full remote code execution and complete host compromise for anyone controlling the relay session.