thebigyahu (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects thebigyahuSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove thebigyahu and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:56 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-10387
What to do
Remove thebigyahu 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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmthebigyahu | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package 'thebigyahu' contains malicious code or depends on a package with malicious code. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, requiring immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a separate, secure system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee eradication of all malicious software introduced.