MalwarePublished 13 Jul 2026Updated 24 Sep 2026

omgyesyesyes (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects omgyesyesyesSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove omgyesyesyes 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-2026-10362

What to do

Remove omgyesyesyes 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
npmomgyesyesyes	Affected =2.0.0 =1.1.2	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'omgyesyesyes' has been identified as containing malicious code or depending on a malicious package. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with potential unauthorized access to secrets and keys. Immediate removal of the package is recommended, along with rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, trusted system. However, removal of the package does not guarantee complete eradication of the malicious presence.

Impact

Systems with the 'omgyesyesyes' package installed are considered fully compromised, potentially allowing attackers full control over the system. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine may be exposed and should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package does not guarantee complete remediation, as additional malicious software may persist.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'omgyesyesyes' package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised systems from a separate, secure computer. Because the system is considered fully compromised, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary.

Summary

The 'omgyesyesyes' npm package was found to contain malicious code or to depend on a malicious package. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and the GitHub Security Advisory for malware, installation or execution of this package compromises the entire system. The advisory strongly recommends treating any affected computer as fully compromised and rotating all stored secrets and keys from a separate, secure machine. The package should be removed, but this action alone may not fully remove all malicious software introduced by the package.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 12 Sep 2026, 17:31 UTC

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