MalwarePublished 9 Nov 2026

kafbail (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects kafbailSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove kafbail and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 02:52 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18774

What to do

Remove kafbail 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
npmkafbail	Affected =2.0.14 =2.0.13 =2.0.12	Fixed in–

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Description

The kafbail npm package versions 2.0.12, 2.0.13, and 2.0.14 contain malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Impact

Systems with the affected kafbail package versions installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may gain complete control over the system and access all stored secrets and keys. This poses a severe risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.

Defensive guidance

Remove the malicious kafbail package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted device. Because full system compromise is possible, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Summary

The kafbail package distributed via npm in versions 2.0.12, 2.0.13, and 2.0.14 contains embedded malicious code. Installation or execution of these versions results in a full system compromise, allowing attackers to potentially control the affected computer and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys. Due to the depth of compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components introduced.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-r9ff-73cq-qq8f (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 9 Nov 2026, 02:52 UTC

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