MalwarePublished 7 Aug 2026

rdfxvela-build (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects rdfxvela-buildSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove rdfxvela-build and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 7 Aug 2026, 15:41 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13492

What to do

Remove rdfxvela-build 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
npmrdfxvela-build	Affected =1.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'rdfxvela-build' version 1.0.0 is identified as malicious. Although static and dynamic analyses did not find evidence of credential theft, network exfiltration, or other installer-side harmful behaviors, the package is considered fully compromising to any system where it is installed or running. Immediate removal and secret/key rotation are strongly recommended, but full remediation may require more extensive system cleanup due to potential persistent compromise.

Impact

Any computer with 'rdfxvela-build' version 1.0.0 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. This implies potential unauthorized control or access by an attacker. All secrets and keys stored on the affected system are at risk and should be rotated immediately from a separate, trusted system. Removing the package is necessary but may not be sufficient to eliminate all malicious software or backdoors introduced by the package.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'rdfxvela-build' package version 1.0.0 immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer using a different, trusted machine. Due to the possibility of persistent compromise, conduct a thorough system investigation and remediation beyond package removal to ensure complete eradication of malicious components.

Summary

The 'rdfxvela-build' npm package version 1.0.0 has been flagged as malicious by multiple sources. Static and runtime analyses did not detect typical installer-side malicious behaviors such as credential access, network exfiltration, or obfuscated payloads. However, the package is considered to fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running, implying that it may contain or trigger malicious code beyond what was detected by static or traced analysis. The presence of this package warrants immediate secret and key rotation and removal of the package, although removal alone may not guarantee full system recovery.

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 7 Aug 2026, 15:41 UTC

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