rpc-endpoint-rotator (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects rpc-endpoint-rotatorSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove rpc-endpoint-rotator and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 5 Aug 2026, 17:19 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-12431
What to do
Remove rpc-endpoint-rotator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmrpc-endpoint-rotator | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package 'rpc-endpoint-rotator' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that, upon being required, unconditionally sends a POST request to an external URL. This request transmits the entire process environment variables along with OS hostname, username, and home directory information. The malicious behavior is hidden behind legitimate-looking exported helpers, and the code is described as a hidden periodic environment data beacon. This exfiltration can leak sensitive credentials such as cloud keys, CI tokens, and provider secrets present in the environment.