MalwarePublished 30 Jun 2026Updated 8 Jul 2026

setup-cicd (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects setup-cicdSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove setup-cicd and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:55 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-6686

What to do

Remove setup-cicd 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
npmsetup-cicd	Affected =0.0.1	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'setup-cicd' contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. Installation of this package results in full compromise of the affected system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted system is strongly advised.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the 'setup-cicd' package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer are at risk and should be considered exposed. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts, indicating potential persistence and ongoing risk.

Defensive guidance

Remove the 'setup-cicd' package immediately from affected systems. Consider the system fully compromised and rotate all secrets and keys from a separate, trusted computer. Because removal of the package may not eliminate all malicious software, further forensic analysis and system remediation may be necessary.

Summary

The 'setup-cicd' package in the npm ecosystem is identified as malicious. Any system with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The malicious code may provide attackers with full control over the affected computer. Due to the potential persistence mechanisms, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious components. Consequently, all sensitive credentials stored on the system should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised machine to prevent further unauthorized access.

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