MalwarePublished 7 Jun 2026Updated 13 Jul 2026

sequoia-engineering (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects sequoia-engineeringSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove sequoia-engineering and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 13 Jul 2026, 09:23 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-5291

What to do

Remove sequoia-engineering 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
npmsequoia-engineering	Affected =2.2.2	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'sequoia-engineering' version 2.2.2 is identified as malicious. It communicates with a domain linked to malicious activity, indicating potential compromise of any system where it is installed. Systems with this package should be considered fully compromised, and all secrets and keys stored on them should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted system. Removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software introduced by it.

Impact

Any computer with 'sequoia-engineering' version 2.2.2 installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained control over the system, risking exposure and theft of secrets, keys, and other sensitive data. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the package.

Defensive guidance

Immediately remove the 'sequoia-engineering' package version 2.2.2 from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted system. Because the system may be fully compromised, consider rebuilding or restoring from a known good backup to ensure complete remediation.

Summary

The 'sequoia-engineering' npm package version 2.2.2 has been flagged as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project and the GHSA malware source. The package's malicious nature is due to its communication with a domain associated with malicious activity. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full compromise of the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control and access sensitive information such as secrets and keys.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-5r3g-3x22-r8qm (opens in a new tab)

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