MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026

nottuff8 (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects nottuff8Source GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove nottuff8 and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10359

What to do

Remove nottuff8 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
npmnottuff8	Affected =1.1.7 =2.0.0 =1.7.7	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'nottuff8' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The presence of this package indicates a full system compromise, and all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted device. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by its installation.

Impact

Any system with the 'nottuff8' package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained complete control over the system, risking exposure and theft of sensitive information such as secrets and cryptographic keys. The compromise may persist even after removal of the package, as additional malicious software could have been installed.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'nottuff8' package from all affected systems. Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised machines using a separate, secure device. Because the system is likely fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring the system from a known good backup to ensure complete removal of malicious components.

Summary

The 'nottuff8' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious software. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the host system, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious components or backdoors that may have been installed. Immediate secret and key rotation from a secure environment is advised to mitigate further damage.

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Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:36 UTC

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