MalwarePublished 9 Jun 2026Updated 9 Jul 2026

@sql-access/nodesql (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @sql-access/nodesqlSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @sql-access/nodesql and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 11 Jul 2026, 13:16 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-5394

What to do

Remove @sql-access/nodesql 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
npm@sql-access/nodesql	Affected 1.0.5 – 1.1.8 13 affected builds	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @sql-access/nodesql is a malicious decoy package that misrepresents its functionality and silently executes attacker-controlled code. It masquerades as a SQL/Node utility but contains unrelated code copied from a Buffer polyfill and injects a dynamic import of a separate malicious package (@sqlite-node/createsql). Installing or requiring this package results in the execution of untrusted code, potentially compromising the host system. The package versions explicitly identified as affected include multiple 1.0.x and 1.1.x releases. Due to the nature of the attack, any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and secrets should be rotated immediately. No official patch or remediation is provided, and removal alone may not fully restore system integrity.

Impact

Systems with any of the affected @sql-access/nodesql package versions installed or running are considered fully compromised. The malicious package executes attacker-controlled code silently, potentially allowing unauthorized access, data exfiltration, or further system compromise. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised system should be considered exposed and must be rotated from a secure environment. Simply removing the package does not guarantee removal of all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.

Defensive guidance

Immediate removal of @sql-access/nodesql from affected systems is recommended. All secrets, credentials, and keys stored on compromised systems should be rotated immediately from a different, trusted environment. Due to the high likelihood of full system compromise, consider rebuilding affected systems from known-good backups or reinstalling the operating system to ensure complete remediation.

Summary

@sql-access/nodesql versions 1.0.5 through 1.1.8 (specific versions enumerated) are malicious decoy packages that do not perform their advertised SQL or Buffer polyfill functions. Instead, they inject a dynamic import statement that loads and executes the top-level code of an attacker-controlled package (@sqlite-node/createsql) at runtime. This results in silent execution of malicious code on any system that installs or requires @sql-access/nodesql. The package's README and code are inconsistent with its name and advertised purpose, indicating a supply-chain attack pattern involving namesquatting and dynamic code loading. The attack compromises the host system, potentially exposing all stored secrets and keys.

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 11 Jul 2026, 13:16 UTC

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