kanyut (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects kanyutSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove kanyut and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 12 Aug 2026, 16:44 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13819
What to do
Remove kanyut 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmkanyut | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package 'kanyut' version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious. While static analysis found no direct evidence of secret exfiltration or install-time malicious hooks, a malware advisory states that any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Immediate removal and secret/key rotation are recommended due to the risk of full system compromise.