MalwarePublished 16 Jun 2026Updated 8 Jul 2026

redis-xyz (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects redis-xyzSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove redis-xyz and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 9 Jul 2026, 10:10 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-5883

What to do

Remove redis-xyz 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
npmredis-xyz	Affected =1.1.4	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package redis-xyz version 1.1.4 contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Installing or running this package may fully compromise the affected computer, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret/key rotation from a separate, uncompromised system is advised.

Impact

Systems with redis-xyz version 1.1.4 installed or running are at risk of full compromise. Attackers may gain complete control over the affected system, leading to potential theft or misuse of secrets, keys, and other sensitive information. The compromise may persist even after package removal, increasing the risk of ongoing unauthorized access.

Defensive guidance

Remove the redis-xyz package version 1.1.4 immediately. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised system from a separate, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is possible and removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious components, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning the affected system.

Summary

The npm package redis-xyz version 1.1.4 has been identified as containing malicious code or relying on a dependency that contains malicious code. According to sources including Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware advisories, any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may grant an attacker full control over the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not remove all malicious artifacts, indicating persistent compromise.

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Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 9 Jul 2026, 10:10 UTC

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