MalwarePublished 3 Nov 2026

qxjf8r (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects qxjf8rSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove qxjf8r and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 20:16 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18559

What to do

Remove qxjf8r 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
npmqxjf8r	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The qxjf8r npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as full control of the system may have been given to an attacker.

Impact

Systems with the qxjf8r package installed or running are considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the affected computer, risking exposure or theft of all stored secrets and keys. This level of compromise can lead to significant data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive resources.

Defensive guidance

Remove the qxjf8r package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys that were stored on the compromised machines using a separate, trusted computer. Due to the possibility of persistent control by attackers, consider full system reimaging or other comprehensive remediation steps beyond package removal.

Summary

The qxjf8r package on npm is identified as containing malicious code that fully compromises affected systems. Installation or execution of this package can lead to complete system compromise, including potential unauthorized access to stored secrets and keys. Due to the severity of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package is insufficient to ensure system integrity, as attackers may have established persistent control or installed additional malware.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-hxvp-c2g3-r3x5 (opens in a new tab)

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